China · Beijing, Hefei and CAS institutes
Overview
The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences fund about 300 PhD and 100–200 master’s students a year at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), with research at CAS institutes. The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO sub-category offers up to 40 more PhD places with priority for developing countries and women.
The 2026 call closed on 31 January 2026; the next call usually opens in the autumn. You may apply to UCAS or USTC, not both.
Who can apply
Non-Chinese citizens. PhD applicants born on or after 1 January 1991; master's applicants on or after 1 January 1996. Must meet UCAS/USTC admission criteria and be proficient in English or Chinese.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- Master's, PhD
Mandatory conditions
- PhD: born on or after 1 January 1991 (master's track: on or after 1 January 1996).
- Not already a doctoral student in China.
- Apply to UCAS or USTC, not both.
Funding package
CNY 6,000–7,000 per month (PhD)
Tuition waived; PhD CNY 6,000 or 7,000/month (after the qualification test) for up to 48 months; master's CNY 3,000/month for up to 36 months; health insurance; one international trip; visa/residence allowance; application fee waived.
- Tuition covered
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel covered
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance covered
Application dates
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Up to 48 months (PhD) · 36 months (master's)
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.ihep.cas.cn
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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