Description

Westlake University is a new type of research university in China, supported by both public and private funding. Founded by prominent scientists and scholars, Westlake is committed to building a truly international, world-leading, research-focused university, and strives to serve the global community and promote developments for the common good of all humanity. At present, Westlake University has four academic schools: the School of Life Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Science, and the School of Medicine. The Westlake Fellows Program is seeking outstanding newly minted or imminent PhD graduates with a track-record of excellence and creativity to establish their own independent research programs at Westlake in any area of science and engineering. Westlake University offers a fully international research environment, with English and Chinese as working languages, strong institutional support for interdisciplinary collaboration, and a highly competitive startup package that includes generous research funding, salary, and comprehensive benefits aligned with leading global standards. 

https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12851404/spring-2026-westlake-fellows-program-nominations-and-applications-open/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

Application deadline:  March 6, 2026

Program dates: Awards announced June 30, 2026