The Elite Young Scientists Program is a high-intensity young science and technology talent introduction program initiated by CAAS in 2013 that promotes high goals and standards. The plan was listed as one of China's first 55 key initiatives aimed at recruiting high-level overseas experts and specialists in 2014. It now consists of two projects -- an introduction project and a cultivation project. It aims to attract both domestic and foreign high-level leading scientists and innovative talent in various disciplines who are under 40 years of age and have strong global perspectives.