2025 Fully Funded ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship in China
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship provides an opportunity for up to 40 PhD students from developing countries to pursue doctoral degrees in China. Sponsored by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO), this scholarship aims to promote science and technology collaboration among developing nations.
Key Details:
- Opening Date: 21 October 2024
- Closing Date: 15 February 2025
- Eligibility:
- Applicants must be from developing countries in the South.
- Age limit: 35 (born after 1st January 1990).
- Must hold an MSc degree.
- Proficiency in English or Chinese is required.
- Applicants should not hold Chinese citizenship or be enrolled in any doctoral program in China at the time of application.
Fields of Study:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Astronomy, Space, and Earth Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
- Social and Economic Sciences
Benefits:
- Tuition waiver for up to 48 months.
- Monthly stipend: 6,000–7,000 CNY depending on the applicant’s qualification status.
- Health insurance and application fee waiver.
- International travel allowance and visa support (sponsored by TWAS/UNESCO).
- Centralized training in Chinese language and culture.
Application Process:
- Application Period: 21 October 2024 – 15 February 2025.
- Submit your application via USTC or UCAS’s online portal.
- Upload required documents, including a research proposal, passport copy, academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and English/Chinese proficiency proof.
- No need to find a supervisor before applying—professors will review applications and conduct interviews based on submitted materials.
Note: Applicants can only apply to one institution (USTC or UCAS) and one supervisor from one institute/school.
