ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship: The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship program is designed to support students from developing countries to pursue doctoral degrees in China. It aims to promote scientific capacity building and empower young scientists in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Designation
PhD Scholarship
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Partners | ANSO, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), TWAS, UNESCO |
| Region | Asia and Pacific |
| Country | China |
| Host Institutions | University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Level | PhD |
| Age Limit | 35 years or younger |
Research Area
- Agricultural Sciences
- Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biological Systems and Organisms
- Medical and Health Sciences including Neurosciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
- Social and Economic Sciences
Location
China
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must be a national of an eligible developing country.
- Must hold a MSc degree.
- Age limit: Born on or after January 1, 1990.
- Proficient in English or Chinese.
- Must meet the admission criteria for the international students of USTC/UCAS.
- Should not hold Chinese citizenship and must not be currently pursuing a PhD in China.
Description
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship provides comprehensive support for up to 40 PhD students from developing countries to study in China. Awardees will receive tuition waivers, a monthly stipend ranging from 6,000 to 7,000 CNY (depending on qualification test results), health insurance, an application fee waiver, and travel allowances. All candidates will participate in mandatory training in Chinese language and culture alongside their academic pursuits.
How to Apply
- Applications will open on October 21, 2024.
- File and submit applications through the USTC/UCAS admission system.
- Choose the “CAS-ANSO Scholarship” and check the box for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship.
- Refer to specific application guidelines for USTC or UCAS as needed.
Last Date to Apply
February 15, 2025 (Beijing Time)
For further details, candidates can contact:
- USTC Contact: Ms. Xiaoyan PENG (Email: isa@ustc.edu.cn)
- UCAS Contact: Ms. Yuchen XIE (Email: phd@ucas.ac.cn)
- ANSO Contact: Ms. Zhongxiu WANG (Email: scholarship@anso.org.cn)
