Fully Funded Doctoral Studies for Researchers from Developing Countries!
🏛️ Host Institutions
Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO)
Program hosted by:
- University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
- Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
🌍 About the Scholarship
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship offers outstanding young researchers from developing countries the chance to pursue fully funded doctoral studies in China for up to 4 years.
This prestigious scholarship—established through cooperation between ANSO, CAS, and TWAS/UNESCO—aims to cultivate the next generation of scientific leaders, especially encouraging women and applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Each year, up to 40 PhD students are supported to study in top Chinese research institutions.
🎓 Benefits
✅ Full tuition waiver
✅ Monthly stipend of 6,000–7,000 CNY (depending on qualification results) for up to 48 months
✅ Health insurance coverage
✅ Application fee waiver
✅ International travel allowance (one-way ticket from home country to China)
✅ One-time visa support
All costs are fully covered — making it one of the most generous scholarships in Asia.
✅ Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Not hold Chinese citizenship.
- Be nationals of a developing country (see full list on TWAS website).
- Be born on or after 1 January 1990.
- Be proficient in English or Chinese.
- Meet the admission requirements of USTC or UCAS.
- Not already be enrolled in a PhD programme in China.
- Apply to only one university (USTC or UCAS).
🧩 Fields of Study
- Agricultural Sciences
- Chemical & Material Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Life and Medical Sciences
- Mathematics and Physics
- Social & Economic Sciences
📅 Application Deadline
31 January 2026 (Beijing Time)
🔗 Application Link
Apply directly via the official portals:
🌐 USTC Application
🌐 UCAS Application
For full details:
📄 Official Scholarship Page
