www.euchinastf.eu
For Further details on how to apply, please visit:
www.euchinastf.eu
and
ec.europa.eu/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
DownloaD the application form anD senD it back, with all requireD
Documents before 20th June or 5th September, 2008 to:
Postal address:
mrs Cristina QueroL CArCeLLer
head of finance, Contracts and Audit Section
european union
Delegation of the european Commission to China and mongolia
no. 15 Dongzhimenwai Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District
100600 beijing
people's republic of China
Address for hand delivery / delivery by private courier service:
mrs Cristina QueroL CArCeLLer
head of finance, Contracts and Audit Section
european union
Delegation of the european Commission to China and mongolia
4th floor, Qian Kun mansion, 6, Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie
100027 beijing
people's republic of China
join the science & technology
fellowship programme in china now!
are you a young european researcher?
The EU is offering you a unique opportunity to establish or
deepen a partnership with a Chinese research institution!
today, the european union offers you the opportunity to take part in a research
mobility programme in china during 24 months! there are only 30 fellowships
available on two consecutive pilot projects so don't miss this chance.
the experience consists of 6-month chinese language training in beijing
followed by an 18-month practical research opportunity in a Chinese host
organisation.through its Science & technology fellowship programme China
(Stf China) scheme the eu will offer financial support to a small group of carefully
selected eminent researchers in their respective areas of scientific competence.
applications must be submitted by 20th June or 5th september 2008
join the science & technology
fellowship programme in china now!
For ThE 1sT inTAkE oF sTF ChinA, sTArTing
in DECEmbEr 2008
Apply by 20th June, 2008
For ThE 2nD inTAkE oF sTF ChinA, sTArTing
in APril 2009
Apply by 5th September, 2008
building bridges
between the
eu and china
in the rapidly
developing science
& technology area
building bridges
between the
eu and china
in the rapidly
developing science
& technology area
2 days briefing in brussels prior to the departure
6-month tailor-made Chinese language and research culture training
in beijing
18-month practical research period in a Chinese host organisation
networking and events for Stf fellows including support to the
formation and functioning of an Stf fellow alumni organisation
a flat rate monthly living allowance: ca.  1,800
a single flat rate installation allowance: ca.  1,800
the reimbursement of two international travels: twice  1,500
the reimbursement of participation in one international conference:  2,500
Since 2006 China is the second largest investor in research and development
worldwide just behind the uS. Conscious that China is becoming one of the most
important centres of worldwide scientific developments, the eu is launching a
new exciting project to enable european researchers to discover the framework
and principles of research in China.
This piloT projecT, sTF china, aims aT:
promoting the mobility of eu researchers towards the chinese
research and development area to successfully develop meaningful
and long-lasting contact,
creating and sustaining links and research partnerships between
eu and chinese research institutions.
* A european Sending organisation may be any eu public or private scientific or research & development institution that has either already
established or can convincingly demonstrate an interest in establishing scientific co-operation with china.
** Chinese host organisation shall be any chinese national research laboratory or university laboratory. at the moment of applying for the
stf china programme, the applicant shall propose a host institution in china in which he/she plans to carry out the practical research and
present an invitation letter from them.
the Stf ChinA hAS 2 intAKeS of 15 eu
reSeArCherS eACh.
ThE sElECTED FEllows will bE oFFErED:
www.euchinastf.eu
ThE sTF
ChinA oFFErs:
FIELDS OF RESEARCH CONCERNED
The STF China Programme iS oPen
To all diSCiPlineS
ideally, the applicanťs research proposal should concentrate on fields of research where the
european union and china carry out or are potentially interested in co-operative scientific
research work. the subject of the research project should further the participanťs competence
in a certain area and be of strong interest for the eu sending and chinese host institution alike.
admiSSion CondiTionS
be citizen of one of the 27 eu member states
have either a post-graduate university degree (m.a., msc or equivalent) and minimum
two years of practical research experience or hold a doctoral degree
have prepared a research project that you intend to carry out in china during the
practical research period
be supported by a sending eu organisation*
have identified a chinese host institution for their practical research**
ideally be not older than 32 years old
note: no specific chinese language skills are required.
SeleCTion ProCeSS
For the 1st intake:
after a pre-selection by the european commission assisted by independent experts,
a 30-candidate shortlist will be established. these 30 candidates will be interviewed in
brussels by mid-July 2008. at the end of the selection process, 15 candidates will be
invited to join the programme.
For the 2nd intake:
if you miss this first deadline, you can still submit your application for the second and
final selection process. the second deadline is 5th september, 2008.
JUrY CriTeria
after a pre-selection:
the applicanťs profile
the research proposal (maximum 4 pages)
the quality of the chinese host institution
chosen
For the interview:
the candidate's motivation
the candidate's suitability for the programme
from a european point of view
the scientific quality and feasability of the
research proposal
the candidate's personal and
communication skills