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Shanghai Sci-Tech Co-Research Program

Shanghai Sci-Tech Co-Research Program

Supports internationally based scientists in Shanghai through co-research funding with local host institutions.

The Shanghai Sci-Tech Co-Research Program (上海市国际科技合作计划合作研究计划), administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission (STCSM), funds 24-month collaborative research projects between foreign-national scientists based at overseas institutions and Shanghai-registered host organisations. Each project carries a fixed award of CNY 400,000, with no variation by discipline or project sco

Open research topics; hosted by Shanghai-registered institution with overseas PI.

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: stcsm.sh.gov.cn