In 20 17, the application and acceptance of the "special project for talent training in western China" in our province will begin soon. In order to do a good job in selection, relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

1. According to the principle of "individual application, unit recommendation, expert evaluation, merit-based admission, contract dispatch and compensation for breach of contract", anyone who meets the conditions of "20 17 Guidelines for the Selection of Overseas Students Supported by the National Fund for Studying Abroad" can apply.

2. Key funding areas: plateau ecological agriculture and animal husbandry science and technology, ecological environment protection, oil and gas, new energy development, material science, traffic engineering, electric power engineering and automation, plateau medicine, water conservancy and hydropower, salt lake chemical industry, plateau geological engineering, pharmacy, education, Russian and Central Asian studies, etc. The funding period is 6- 12 months.

Third, the registration method uses the online registration system (registration website). The acceptance date of the application is 2017 April1-April 15, and it will not be accepted after the deadline. 20 17 "guide to the selection of overseas students funded by the national fund for studying abroad" and "guide to the application of special projects for talent training in the western region" and other related materials can be downloaded from the website of the national fund for studying abroad. Please consult the International Cooperation and Exchange Office of our office for related matters.

All units should closely combine this work with the talent demand of their own units and the goal of cultivating high-level talents for economic and social development in our province, designate a special person to be responsible, and vigorously do a good job in publicity and recommendation.

Contact: Gu Huimin

Telephone and fax: 097 1-63 10575.