ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship: Apply for Full Funding

The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is now open for applications, providing a chance for students from developing countries to pursue doctoral studies in China.

This scholarship is offered through the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO).

Overview of the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

The CAS-ANSO Scholarship was launched in 2019 to support young scientists worldwide.

The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is part of this initiative, which sponsors up to 40 students for doctoral degrees in China each year, with a programme duration of up to 4 years.

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the scholarship receive:

• Tuition waiver.
• Monthly stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY, depending on the qualification test outcome, up to 48 months.
• Health insurance.
• Application fee waiver.
• International travel allowance (one trip from the recipient’s country to China).
• One-time visa support.

Eligibility for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

The scholarship has specific eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must not hold Chinese citizenship.
• Applicants must be citizens of developing countries listed by TWAS.
• Proficiency in English or Chinese is required.
• Applicants for PhD must be born after 1 January 1990.
• Applicants must meet the international student admission standards of USTC/UCAS.
• Applicants cannot take up other assignments during the scholarship period.
• Those already pursuing a doctoral degree in China are ineligible.

Applicants cannot apply to both USTC and UCAS under the ANSO Scholarship, or they will be disqualified.

Application Process for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

The deadline for applications and referee submissions is 15 February 2025 (Beijing Time).

For USTC applicants, refer to the USTC Application Guideline.

For UCAS applicants, refer to the Call for Doctoral Programs for International Students.

Complete the application in the respective admission system by the deadline:

• USTC portal: USTC Admission System
• UCAS portal: UCAS Admission System

For more details, visit the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship page.

This scholarship provides a significant opportunity for students aiming to further their studies in a global academic environment.