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Shanghai Pujiang Talent Plan

Shanghai Pujiang Talent Plan

Supports Shanghai returnee scholars through Pujiang programmes for reintegration into local research ecosystems.

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The Shanghai Pujiang Talent Plan, administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, is an annual returnee-research grant designed to attract Chinese scholars who have studied or worked abroad to relocate and work full-time at Shanghai institutions. The 2026 cycle supports both applied research and development and social-sciences research, spanning fields including artificia…

What this grant funds

R&D (Type A) or Social Sciences (Type C) research by returned scholars at Shanghai institutions.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: research.shanghai.nyu.edu