China promotes prestigious grants for young scientists: will it facilitate competition?0

• SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• July 6, 2026

Early-career scientists in China face intense competition for entry-level jobs. Credit: Xinhua/Shutterstock China’s top research funding agency will increase the number of prestigious grants for early-career scientists by 50%. The move is part of the country’s pledge to increase support for young scientists, who face intense competition to secure funding and jobs. Early career researchers