"China has introduced a visa that will allow young foreign researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to move there without having to secure a job first. Before the introduction of the K visa, most foreign STEM researchers hoping to move to China had to find a job in advance and then apply for a work visa. The Chinese government is making "a serious bid" to attract the world's brightest minds in STEM,"
"The K visa was officially rolled out on 1 October, but Nature understands that applications are yet to open. Few details about eligibility have been released, except that restrictions will apply on the basis of an applicant's age, education and work experience. Foreign researchers who have graduated from 'famous' universities or institutes in China or abroad with a bachelor-or-higher degree in STEM will be eligible to apply. That also includes people who teach or research STEM topics in such organizations."
China introduced the K visa on 1 October to allow young foreign researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to relocate without securing a job offer beforehand. Before the K visa, most foreign STEM researchers needed a job sponsorship to obtain a Chinese work visa. Eligibility will be limited by age, education and work experience and will include graduates and educators from prominent universities or institutes in China or abroad holding bachelor-or-higher STEM degrees. The visa targets strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics and new materials and aims to strengthen China’s global competitiveness in fundamental research. Applications are not yet open.
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