06.08.2025 Join the ENTRANCE Academic Delegation to China & Taiwan: Circular Economy Focus, March 2026

Are you a postdoctoral researcher or professor working on sustainability, circular economy, or resource cycles? Here’s an exciting opportunity to engage in a fully funded, week-long academic delegation to China and Taiwan from March 21–28, 2026!

As part of the ENTRANCE project, this exclusive delegation offers in-depth academic exchange on how China and Taiwan are advancing circular economy practices by closing material loops, rethinking value chains, and turning waste into competitive advantages.

Explore three vibrant research hubs:

• Beijing: A global academic center with leading universities and a high concentration of top researchers. (Tsinghua University)
• Hangzhou: A dynamic high-tech city with a growing start-up ecosystem. (Zhejiang University)
• Hsinchu, Taiwan: One of the world’s most important innovation clusters for high-tech research and development.

Who can apply?
Postdocs and professors from any discipline related to the circular economy—such as materials science, chemistry, environmental research, engineering, ICT, energy research, economics, environmental law, and political science—are encouraged to apply. No prior experience in China is necessary; fresh perspectives are especially welcome.

Funding:
Each participant will receive at least €2,000 to support travel expenses (estimated total cost: €3,000). This trip is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) through the ENTRANCE project.

Application deadline: November 16, 2025

Learn more and apply here.