Forum Introduction
The 10th Fudan University Guanghua International Forum for Young Scholars – Sub-forum on Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Disorders is jointly organized by the Institute for Translational Brain Research and the SANS Neuroscience Center. This forum aims to build an academic exchange platform for outstanding young scholars from around the world in relevant research fields. Through academic seminars and talent recruitment talks, the forum will focus on international academic frontiers, explore hot topics in the field, promote academic exchange and collaboration, and bring together global talents to Fudan University.
We cordially invite outstanding young scholars worldwide who are dedicated to research in frontiers of neuroscience and brain disorders to register for the forum.
Research Directions
The forum covers research areas related to neuroscience, translational medicine, and interdisciplinary fields involving medicine, science, engineering, and pharmacy. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Neural Signaling and Processing
Neural Circuit Dissection
Neuroimmunology and Metabolism
Mechanisms of Brain Disorders
Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neuromodulation
Applicant Categories and Requirements
I. Young Talent
1. Law-abiding, with sound ideological and political integrity. Demonstrate strong academic ethics, adhere to professional teaching standards, and have a passion for education and scientific research.
2. Generally under the age of 38.
3. Hold a Ph.D. from a renowned domestic or international university, with postdoctoral research experience.
4. Academically dynamic, capable of independently conducting high-level original research, have achieved influential academic accomplishments in their field, show great potential for future development, and meet the basic requirements for national young talent programs.
II. Super Postdoctoral Fellow
1. Law-abiding, with sound ideological and political integrity. Demonstrate strong academic ethics, adhere to professional teaching standards, and have a passion for education and scientific research.
2. Generally under the age of 35.
3. Outstanding doctoral candidates soon to obtain a Ph.D., or those who have obtained a Ph.D. within the past three years from prestigious domestic or international institutions.
4. Demonstrated outstanding research achievements.
Application Method
Interested young scholars should send their application materials (including CV, summary of research achievements, future research plan, and list of publications) to the contact email of the host department before December 30, 2025 (Beijing Time) .Email subject format: GUANGHUA FORUM + Application Category + Applicant Name
Contact Information
Institute for Translational Brain Research
Contact Person: Ms. Cao
Tel: +86-21-54237056
Email: caoyimin@fudan.edu.cn
SANS Neuroscience Center
Contact Person: Ms. Huang
Email: yunyun_huang@fudan.edu.cn
Benefits for Young Talents
I. Compensation
1. General Package: Internationally competitive annual salary with no upper limit on performance-based bonuses. Outstanding candidates may receive additional support through Fudan University’s talent recruitment programs. Exceptional candidates in neuroscience and translational research may also receive joint compensation from affiliated hospitals.
2. Additional Support: ①Shanghai Municipal Education Commission project support (including living subsidies and research funding, with flexible allocation); ② Eligibility for tax benefits; ③Outstanding candidates may be enrolled in university-level nurturing programs, receiving individual performance awards during the nurturing period (typically three years).
II. Housing
University-provided housing subsidies (tax-free, available as a lump sum upon home purchase). Additional subsidies from national and Shanghai municipal governments. Fully furnished talent apartments located near campus are available for rent.
III. Research Support
1. Start-up Funding: Competitive research start-up funds; outstanding talents may be included in the university’s Strategic Talent Nurturing Program for additional development support.
2. Team Building: Direct qualification as Ph.D. supervisor with dedicated doctoral student quotas; additional quotas available through the Strategic Talent Nurturing Program. Support for research team building, including recruitment of postdoctoral fellows and dedicated research staff.
3. Facilities and Platforms: Access to university-wide shared large-scale research equipment, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and public service support platforms, in addition to institute-level resources.
IV. Comprehensive Benefits
1. Education for Children: Access to a full spectrum of high-quality basic education for children, benefiting from Shanghai’s top educational resources.
2. Healthcare: Access to excellent medical resources and convenient healthcare services through Fudan University’s affiliated hospitals.
3. Special Services: Dedicated service window for high-level talents in Shanghai, providing fast-track, one-on-one assistance with various permits, customs clearance for imported items, and other administrative matters.
Benefits for Super Postdoctoral Fellows
1. Compensation: Competitive salary; additional support available when nominated for national talent programs through the university.
2. Research Conditions: Access to world-class research platforms and a supportive research environment.
3. Housing: Postdoctoral apartment provided.
4. Education for Children: Assistance with children’s school enrollment in accordance with relevant regulations.
5. Other Benefits: Assistance with household registration, social insurance, and access to union benefits.
About the Institute for Translational Brain Research
The Institute for Translational Brain Research (ITBR; http://itbr.fudan.edu.cn/), Fudan University, was established in 2019 as an independent research institute affiliated with Fudan University. It is jointly supported by the Shanghai Medical College, the State Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Brain Disorders, and the MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science. The current director is Academician Wang Yizheng of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. As an academic special zone within Fudan University, ITBR participates in Shanghai’s High-Level Local University Construction Program and adopts internationally aligned management and operational mechanisms. The institute is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge interdisciplinary brain science research and translational studies, providing a high-level platform to promote fundamental and translational research in brain science.
ITBR actively recruits outstanding talents from around the world. Currently, 31 independent research groups are operating efficiently, and an interdisciplinary talent training model and system have been established. Leveraging the extensive clinical resources of Fudan University’s affiliated hospitals and the university’s strengths in both basic and clinical research, ITBR strives to enhance the original innovation capacity of its research teams, address major national strategic needs, and improve public health outcomes. The institute aims to become a world-class research institution with a balanced emphasis on fundamental and translational neuroscience research.
Warmly welcome distinguished, outstanding, and young talents from around the world to join the Institute for Translational Brain Research, Fudan University!
About the SANS Neuroscience Center
The Fudan SANS Neuroscience Center (FSNC) is a secondary-level research entity strategically established by Fudan University in the field of neuroscience and translational brain disease research. With the mission of “deciphering brain principles and conquering major brain diseases,” the center is committed to building an integrated innovation system spanning from mechanistic discovery and target identification to drug development, aiming to advance the diagnosis and treatment of major brain disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Located in Building No. 3 for Scientific Research at Fudan University’s Zhangjiang Campus, the center draws upon Fudan University’s rich academic heritage and extensive clinical resources, offering the following significant advantages:
World-Class Resource System:
The center has secured multiple resources from both within and outside the university, including dedicated funding and policy support from the Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and the Shanghai Municipal Talent Bureau. These resources provide internationally competitive compensation, ample research funding, and long-term development mechanisms for talents. The center operates a “Master + Team” model, supporting scholars in establishing independent research groups and providing comprehensive human resources support, including doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.
Advanced Research Platforms and Environment:
The center features dedicated laboratory space within a modern research building on Fudan University’s Zhangjiang Campus. It plans to establish interdisciplinary shared platforms, including facilities for neural function mapping, single-cell and spatial omics, AI-assisted drug design, and behavioral and physiological assays. These platforms will be equipped with internationally leading technologies such as optical imaging, electrophysiology, and high-throughput screening, enabling scholars to pursue cutting-edge research and translational studies.
Integrated and Innovative Ecosystem:
The center emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging neuroscience, biomedicine, chemistry, computational science, and other fields. It works closely with affiliated hospitals to establish a complete translational pathway from basic discovery to drug development and clinical validation. Additionally, the center actively promotes industry-academia collaboration, supporting scholars in conducting innovative research with industrial potential and facilitating the rapid translation of research outcomes into practical applications.
We sincerely invite outstanding young scholars in neuroscience, biomedicine, and related interdisciplinary fields to join us. Together, we will build a world-class neuroscience research hub and contribute our wisdom and efforts to “Healthy China” and the global advancement of brain science.
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