In order to implement the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Shandong Province plans to continue implementing the "Qilu Visiting Study and Research Residency Research Program" for internationally - renowned scholars in 2026. This project is jointly organized and implemented by Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies, China Confucius Research Institute, and Shandong University. With rich Confucian cultural resources, Shandong province focuses on the research directions such as the inheritance, development, exchange and mutual - learning of classical civilizations. Internationally - renowned scholars are encouraged to conduct research in Shandong, so as to deepen academic cooperation with domestic and foreign universities and think - tanks, and strive to build a high - level international academic exchange platform, jointly promoting the dialogue and mutual - learning of world civilizations. The recruitment details are announced as follows:
I. Recruitment Requirements
1.The applicant should be of foreign nationality.
2.In principle, the applicant should have a doctoral degree and a professional and technical position above the associate - senior level. They should abide by academic ethics, and have in - depth research in related research fields such as Confucian studies, Sinology, classical studies, East Asian studies, global civilization history, civilization dialogue and global governance.
3.In principle, the applicant's age should not exceed 60 years old (born after January 1, 1966), and be in good health, capable of completing the work as a visiting scholar.
4.The applicant must abide by the constitution and laws of the People's Republic of China during his/her stay in China.
II. Study and Research Directions
1.The dissemination, collection and collation of Confucian classics overseas;
2.The historical dissemination and contemporary influence of Confucian thoughts overseas;
3.The comparative study of Confucianism and other human ideological theories;
4.The comparative study of Chinese civilization and other human civilizations;
5.The study of Confucian civilization and social governance from the perspective of Western scholars;
6.The study of the current situation and future trends of Sinology in the Western academic community.
III. Duration and Place
Duration: There are three types: short - term, medium - term and long - term. The short - term is 1 - 2 months; the medium - term is 3 - 6 months; the long - term is 7 - 12 months.
Place: China Confucius Research Institute, Qufu of Jining city, Shandong pronvince, China; Shandong University, Jinan city, Shandong province, China.
IV. Salary and Benefits for Visiting Scholars
1.This project provides international visiting scholars with necessary academic research and exchange funds, accommodation subsidies during the research residency period, and direct round - trip transportation expenses between their home country and China.
2.International visiting scholars are provided with necessary working conditions such as offices
V. Responsiblities of the Visiting Scholars
1.To carry out scientific research work following the declared research direction, including but not limited to writing and publishing academic papers (works), applying for scientific research projects, etc.
2.To carry out academic exchanges and seminars during the visiting period, hold academic lectures, seminars and other academic activities in scientific research institutions and universities such as Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies, China Confucius Research Institute, and Shandong University,etc.
3.To participate in forums, lectures, academic seminars, interviews and other activities on invitation of other organizations besides Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, China Confucius Research Institute.On any occasion of publicity and advertising , it should be clearly indicated that the scholar is a visiting scholar of the "Qilu Study and Research Residency Program".
VI. Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials:
(1) "Application Form for International Scholars of the Qilu Visiting Study and Research Residency Program"(downloaded online);
(2)A Personal resume (including a list of academic achievements);
(3) A research plan during the visiting period (no less than 2000 words in Chinese, no less than 3 pages in English).
(4) A High - resolution photos (JPEG or PNG format).
The above - mentioned application materials can be in Chinese or English.
VII. Application Deadline and Contact Information
The application deadline for the 2026 "Qilu Visiting Study and Research Residency Program" is October 31, 2025. The recruitment results will be announced on the China Confucius Net(www.chinakongzi.org,official website of NishanWorld Center for Confucian Studies) and the official websites of China Confucius Research Institute, Shandong University and other related institutions before the end of December 2025
Contact person at China Confucius Research Institute:
Hua Jingjing, Tel: 86 - 537 - 4489138, Email: kzyjyxsjlb@163.com
Contact person at Shandong University:
Mr Pei, Tel: 86 - 531 - 88361536, Email: rjwm - xtcx@sdu.edu.cn
July 4, 2025