Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
On Wednesday, the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST) presented a package of 25 services to science and technology professionals, offering career development support, academic services, information services, and more, aimed at fostering the growth of research talent.
Several initiatives of the service package were specifically designed for young emerging researchers, as part of Beijing’s ongoing efforts to attract and nurture young research talents in recent years.
For example, the outstanding engineer development program and the engineer innovation studio initiative are designed to support top engineers under 45 in Beijing. The youth science outreach support program specifically encourages and funds young scientists under 45 engaged in public science education. And the science-fiction interdisciplinary talent program focuses on university students passionate about writing in the genre.
In addition, BAST has established multiple platforms to facilitate collaboration among researchers from universities, research institutes, enterprises, and other institutions.
Next, Beijing will further strengthen collaboration with top-tier talent, including strategic scientists and leading technology experts, while refining a comprehensive support system for cultivating young science researchers. The city will also ramp up efforts to nurture science communicators and foster the next generation of youth innovators in science and technology, according to BAST.