Shanxi province has unveiled its new policy aimed at attracting PhD graduates and postdoctoral researchers to work in the province. The policy offers generous financial incentives, including a one-time living allowance of up to 200,000 yuan ($28,122) and research funding of 100,000 yuan.

Eligible candidates include PhD graduates and postdoctoral researchers who join public schools, research institutes, public hospitals, State-owned enterprises, and enterprises affiliated with the central government in Shanxi. To qualify, candidates must sign an employment contract of five years or more with these employing units.

Under the policy, PhD graduates are entitled to a one-time living allowance of 100,000 yuan and research funding of 50,000 yuan. Postdoctoral researchers receive a one-time living allowance of 200,000 yuan and research funding of 100,000 yuan. The living allowances are post-tax, and the research funds are allocated for self-selected projects.

The provincial government, through departments such as the publicity department and the science and technology department, will incorporate outstanding PhD and postdoctoral research projects into the provincial basic research plan or the provincial philosophy and social sciences planning youth special projects, with a project approval rate of no less than 20 percent. These projects will be managed according to current research funding regulations.

Private enterprises in Shanxi are encouraged to offer similar incentives, with rewards granted by local governments according to provincial guidelines. Additionally, PhD graduates selected by the provincial organization department for provincial government roles will receive a one-time living allowance of 100,000 yuan, as outlined in the stated policy.