This event is organised by EURAXESS China with the EU Delegation to China and EU-China Policy Support Facility. To learn more, visit the official event page here.
European researchers working in China are cordially invited to the 6th Forum of European Researchers in China held in Beijing on 29 & 30 May 2026.
As in years past, the Forum will provide opportunities to meet and network with fellow researchers working across China in a wide variety of institutions and organizations. The Delegation of the European Union in China will welcome the European research diaspora to the Delegation for a dialogue with the Ambassador and science diplomats.
On the second day, participants will be invited to gather in thematic groups.
Details
Date & Duration: Friday 29 May 2026 & Saturday 30 May 2026, All day
Location/Venue: EU Delegation, 15 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Sanlitun, 中国北京市朝阳区三里屯东直门外大街15号, Chaoyang, Beijing Shi, 100600, China
Agenda
Invited participants: European researchers based in Chinese universities, research institutions, and enterprises engaged in research. We welcome all people engaged in active research (PhD students, Post-Docs, Professors and those working in research roles in industry) holding a passport from a country belonging to the European Economic Area.
Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once capacity is reached, registrants will be put on the waiting list.
Logistic arrangements for researchers based outside of Beijing: As in previous years, organizers can reimburse travel expenses for participants from other Chinese cities and provide an allowance which can be used for accommodation, local transport, food and other expenses. Details will be provided to registered and confirmed participants.
Organiser
Name: EU Delegation to China, EURAXESS China, EU-China Policy Support Facility
Contact Person: Kārlis Rokpelnis, EURAXESS China
Programme
Friday 29 May Morning
Meetings of National Scientific Diasporas of EU Member States in China
Contact your Embassy about programming for research diaspora.
Friday 29 May Afternoon
Main Session
12:30 Registration, welcome coffee
13:00 Optional meet and greet huddle for newcomers and first-time participants, Dr. Kārlis Rokpelnis
13:30 Opening
Address by Mr. Jorge Toledo Albiñana, Ambassador of the European Union to China
Address by Ms. Katarzyna Zelichowska, Research & Innovation European Delegation in Beijing
14:30 Session 1
16:00 Coffee Break
16:30 Session 2
EU funding and EU-China co-funding for research in China – researcher perspective
18:30 – 20:30 Reception
Saturday 30 May Morning
Thematic Group Meetings
9:30 Meetings of the Thematic Groups of European Researchers in China
12:00 Lunch
Saturday 30 May Afternoon
Meetings of National Scientific Diasporas of EU Member States in China
Contact your Embassy about programming for research diaspora.
