Sichuan University (SCU)boasts a qualified faculty of over 3900 full-time teachers, including 993 full professors and 1437 associate professors, 12 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, 6 “Sichuan University outstanding professors”, 3 professors of national “one thousand scholars” program, 10 national outstanding teachers, 6 chief scientists of Project 973, 8 chief experts of “National Social Science Fund of Major Tender (Commission) Project”, 18 chair professors and 9 lecture professors of the Chang Jiang Scholars Program, 41 "Young and Middle-Aged Experts Nationally Acknowledged for Their Outstanding Achievements". In the recent years, the Sichuan University has been proactive in recruiting youthful strengths and optimizing the echelon of its faculty.
