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What is
Xuemin Visiting Fellow

A Xuemin Visiting Fellow is a scholar, scientist, or thought leader from anywhere in the world seeking a stimulating and supportive environment to advance their work. Fellows may be at any career stage, united by a desire to immerse themselves in Xuemin’s vibrant, interdisciplinary community and to build meaningful collaborations with peers at the forefront of their fields.

This visiting program offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily routines, engage in deep reflection, and experience the dynamic scientific and cultural landscape of Fudan, Shanghai and even China. It is designed for those who wish to connect with a world-class research environment, share their expertise, and return to their home institutions with fresh insights, new collaborations, and renewed inspiration.

Flexible and renewable visiting terms from several weeks to one year to engage and experience with our vibrant communities and culture.

THE XUEMIN EXPERIENCE

Present your research to the Xuemin and Fudan community

Build lasting international research networks and collaborations

Experience China's rapidly evolving scientific landscape in Shanghai

Academic freedom and intellectual exchange as core values

WHO SHOULD APPLY

We welcome applications from scholars at all career stages who:

Seek a stimulating environment to advance ongoing research

Are interested in establishing or strengthening international collaborations

Are interested in working long-term at Xuemin

Wish to experience a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive stipend based on qualifications and visit duration

Office space and collaborative work environments

Access to Fudan University's shared research platforms and state-of-the-art equipment

Integration into Xuemin's academic community – seminars, workshops, symposia

Networking opportunities with world-class researchers across disciplines

Accommodation, immigration-related and other administrative support

How to Apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For exceptional candidates, we will schedule interviews immediately. All materials must be submitted in English.
We encourage early applications (at least 3-4 months before intended visit date) to allow sufficient time for review and arrangements.
Please submit the following in PDF format to xuemin_ias@fudan.edu.cn.

Cover Letter

Please briefly tell us about yourself, your motivation for applying to Xuemin, your long-term ambitions, your research highlights and how they align with Xuemin's missions, and evidence of originality, creativity and impact.

Please list a few experts who could unbiasedly evaluate your work.

Please also indicate any other information relevant or helpful for us to consider.

Curriculum Vitae

Please include a list of your peer-reviewed publications, any major prizes/awards and patents. If you have been involved with start-ups or product development, you can include relevant information as well.

Visiting Proposal

Please outline your proposed visit dates & duration, research plan/activities during the visit, any existing or potentially interesting contacts at Fudan, and expected outcomes.

Milestone Publications

Please include up to three of your most significant publications (PDF copies).

Recommendation Letters

At least three, please request them to be sent directly to xuemin_ias@fudan.edu.cn by the referees. *Subject line: Visiting Fellow Ref Letter – [Your Name]

We look for those who seek new perspectives,
global collaboration, and intellectual adventure