ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship: The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship offers talented students from developing countries a chance to pursue their doctoral degrees in China. Sponsored by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO), this scholarship aims to support scientific capacity building and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Designation
PhD Scholarship
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 eligible developing countries in the South.
- Applicants must not hold Chinese citizenship.
- Candidates should possess a Master’s degree (MSc).
- Must be proficient in English or Chinese.
- Age limit: Born after January 1, 1991 (inclusive).
- Must meet the admission criteria for international students of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
- Applicants currently studying for a doctoral degree in China are not eligible.
- Cannot apply for ANSO Scholarship at both USTC and UCAS simultaneously.
Job Description
Awardees will receive:
- Tuition waiver
- Monthly stipend of CNY 6,000 or CNY 7,000 (depending on qualification test results), for up to 48 months
- Health insurance
- Application fee waiver
- International travel allowance (one trip to China)
- One-time visa sponsorship
Awardees are required to complete centralized training in Chinese language and culture, practical research, and complete their degree thesis at USTC/UCAS or CAS institutes.
How to Apply
- Open applications start on October 15, 2025.
- Submit your application through the USTC or UCAS admission system by the deadline.
- Choose “the CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in your application and check the box for consideration for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship.
For detailed application guidelines, visit the USTC or UCAS websites.
Last Date for Apply
January 31, 2026 (Beijing Time)
