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PIFI (President's International Fellowship Initiative)

Supports international scientists and postdoctoral researchers working in Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes through host-driven fellowships.

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CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative is a rolling, internationally open fellowship route for researchers who want to work at CAS institutes in China.

It supports four track types: Distinguished Scientists for short visits, Visiting Scientists for medium-duration stays, Postdoctoral Researchers for one-to-two-year placements, and International PhD Students under the CAS-TWAS collabo…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: pifi.cas.cn