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Shanghai Rising-Star Plan

Shanghai Rising-Star Plan

Supports emerging Shanghai science and technology talent through the Rising-Star programme for career development.

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The Shanghai Rising-Star Plan, run by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission (STCSM), is an annual talent-cultivation grant supporting early-career science and technology personnel based in Shanghai. The 2026 cycle continues the program's focus on researchers under the age of 35, funding work across fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, medical technology, semico…

What this grant funds

Science and technology research by young researchers based at Shanghai institutions or enterprises.

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.—
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: 29 Jun 2026Source: ece.shu.edu.cn