PIFI is currently undergoing optimization work, and applications for related projects are temporarily suspended. Please stay tuned for the new version of PIFI.
The CAS President’s International Fellowship Initiative, PIFI, is a specific funding program to attract talented foreigners
to CAS for scientific exchanges and research cooperation. It is open to scientific research personnel
from around the globe, of the following seven types:
HOW TO APPLY
For Category A to c, please visit the website for international talents at http://international-talent.cas.cn
For Category F and G, please refer to UCAS website at http://english.ucas.ac.cn
For Category F and G, please refer to USTC website at http://en.ustc.edu.cn
PIFI does not accept direct applications from foreign scientific research staff.
Foreign applicants must find a CAS scientist as his or her host researcher, who would recommend him or her for PIFI application.
PIFI Application Form for Category A B and C.
PIFI is open to applications all year round. You can log onto the website to provide your resume information and then follow
the progress of your application.
Applications should be reviewed at least 3-6 months after submission. Appraisal results are released in June, September and
December of each year.
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Address: 52 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100864, China
Website: http://international-talent.cas.cn