Deadline: August 15, 2023.

The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) aims to improve/enhance regional and global capacity in science and technology, to improve human livelihoods and well-being, and to promote broader S&T cooperation and communication in the region and world. In line with these objectives, ANSO set up its visiting fellowship program (hereafter referred to as the Fellowship). The Fellowship provides scholars worldwide with an opportunity to access high-impact & high-quality mega-science facilities in China and to address scientific problems of common interest to both academia and society.  

FELLOWSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Fellowship welcomes applications from both early-career scientists and senior scientists who are willing to spend months working on site at the mega-science facilities. They are expected to conduct research in collaboration with CAS researchers. 

1. Visiting Fellowship for Early-Career Scientists: This category is open to researchers at the early stage of their careers. They could be post-doctoral fellows, lecturers, or assistant professors who are interested in conducting relevant research on CAS mega-science facilities for 3-9 months. Applications from researchers outside of academia may also be considered, but normally applicants should hold at least a PhD degree in related areas or have equivalent professional experience. 
2. Visiting Fellowship for Senior Scientists: This category is open to scholars with richer experience in related fields. They could be associate professors, professors, or professionals at a comparable level in related fields who are interested in conducting relevant research on CAS mega-science facilities for 2-3 months. 

BENEFITS

1. RMB 20,000/month (pre-tax)+ Round-trip travel allowance.
2. Associate professors or equivalent-level experts: RMB 30,000/month (pre-tax)+ Round-trip allowance.
3. Professors or equivalent-level experts: RMB 40,000/month (pre-tax)+ Round-trip travel allowance.

APPLICATION

Your application should include the following items:

1) Application Form (download Attachment 1)    Please make sure that all requested information is provided. 

2) Cover Letter    A short letter explaining why you wish to conduct research at the mega-science facility. The letter should include information about your planned research program, the benefits the fellowship will bring to your on-going research.

3) Brief Research Proposal (download Attachment 2)    The research proposal should clearly specify the research question of the proposed research and give details about the analytical framework, literature and methodological approach to be followed. It should also explain how the proposed research relates to the applicant’s past research.

4) Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae5) Recommendation Letters.     Two letters are required, which should be sent by referrers. 

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