The aim of the Visiting Professorship Program is to enhance the science & technology innovation capacity of CAS institutes by inviting accomplished researchers from overseas to participate in research in CAS with the hope of strengthening the cooperation and exchange between CAS institutes and international research institutions and universities.

The Program is for international scientists either currently or previously working in well-known universities, research institutes or multi-national corporations, who wish to develop an effective long-term collaborative relationship with the CAS. These scientists should have the same or similar research interests as their CAS collaborators. The Program fund will sponsor scientific visits of 2-12 months duration. Both international airfare and personal expenses during visits will be covered. CAS host institutes are responsible for the detailed management of each visit. A visiting professor has successfully conducted the said visit and wishes to seek extended support may apply for an extension through his/her host institute at least two months prior to the completion of the visit.

Applications for the Program may be submitted by a CAS host institute or by a designated international partner institution of the CAS.

For detailed information about this program, please visit http://english.bic.cas.cn/AF/