Summary: The Computational Physics & Data Science Research Group, led by Prof. Qinmin Zheng at Beihang University, is inviting applications from outstanding international students for fully funded Master’s and PhD positions under the 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) High-level Postgraduate Program.
Scholarship Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Institution | Beihang University |
| Research Group | Computational Physics & Data Science Research Group (Prof. Qinmin Zheng) |
| Scholarship Name | Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) High-level Postgraduate Program (Type B) |
| Agency Number | 10006 |
| Designation / Level | Master’s Degree (2–3 years) / PhD Degree (4 years) |
| Location | Beijing, China |
| Registration / Intake | September 2027 |
| Application Deadlines | Batch 1: 25 Nov 2026 | Batch 2: 28 Dec 2026 | Batch 3: 22 Jan 2027 |
Designation
Successful candidates will be admitted as full-time postgraduate students in one of the following tracks:
- Master’s Degree: Duration of 2 to 3 years.
- PhD Degree: Duration of 4 years.
Location
Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Research Area
Research lies at the intersection of fluid mechanics, high-fidelity computation, and data-driven modelling. Core topics include:
- Computational fluid dynamics, turbulence physics, and high-speed compressible flows.
- Deep learning, generative models, and scientific machine learning for fluid mechanics.
- Data assimilation, flow-field reconstruction, and uncertainty quantification.
Scholarship Description & Benefits
This is a full scholarship supported under the Chinese Government Scholarship High-level Postgraduate Program, covering:
- Full tuition waiver.
- Free university accommodation or an accommodation subsidy.
- Monthly living stipend.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Note: International travel expenses are not covered.
Eligibility / Qualifications
- Citizenship: Must be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical and mental health.
- Master’s Applicants: Must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years of age.
- PhD Applicants: Must hold a recognized master’s degree and be under 40 years of age.
- Academic Background: Degrees in mechanics, aerospace, mechanical engineering, energy and power, mathematics, automation, artificial intelligence, computer science, or related fields. Preferred consideration is given to applicants from QS or ARWU Top 500 universities, or those with strong publications and computational research experience.
- Language Proficiency (English-taught programmes): IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 90, or Duolingo 105 (achieved within the last two years).
How to Apply
Applications follow a two-step process:
- Contact the Supervisor: Send an expression of interest to Prof. Qinmin Zheng at zhengqinmin@buaa.edu.cn with:
- Your CV, academic transcripts, and degree certificates.
- A brief statement detailing research interests and the intended degree level (Master’s or PhD).
- Evidence of English proficiency, alongside representative publications, projects, or code repositories (if applicable).
- Suitable candidates will discuss supervision, an acceptance letter, and a supervisor-signed study plan.
- Submit Formal Online Applications: Apply through both the Beihang International Student Online Application System and the CSC Application System (Programme Category: Type B, Agency Number: 10006).
Last Date for Apply
Applications open on 1 November 2026 and are evaluated in three batches:
- First Batch: 25 November 2026
- Second Batch: 28 December 2026
- Third Batch: 22 January 2027
Quotas are limited, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Apply Link
To learn more and contact the research group, visit the official announcement page: Prof. Qinmin Zheng CSC Recruitment Page.
