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USTC Fellowship — Doctoral Study Program Scholarship (University of Science and Technology of China, 2026)

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CAS-ANSO / Chinese Government (CSC) / University of Science and Technology of China🇨🇳 ChinaDeadline: 30 January 2026, 19:00

USTC Fellowship doctoral tier (博士留学项目奖学金): 3 tiers — CAS-ANSO (tuition + insurance + up to 7,000 RMB/mo), MoE-CGS/USTC (tuition + insurance + 3,500 RMB/mo + dorm subsidy), USTC (tuition + TA/RA option); ages 35/40; HSK4 gate; no-study-or-work-elsewhere rule; CAS-ANSO applicants excluded from UCAS CAS-ANSO; window Oct 16 2025 - Jan 31 2026 (EXPIRED).

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Jan 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderCAS-ANSO / Chinese Government (CSC) / University of Science and Technology of China
Host InstitutionUniversity of Science and Technology of China
Host Country🇨🇳 China
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyNatural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, life science
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueThree tiers. First-class: funded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS-ANSO scholarship) — tuition, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly stipend of up to 7,000 RMB. Second-class: funded by the Chinese Ministry of Education (Chinese Government Scholarship) or USTC — tuition, comprehensive medical insurance, monthly stipend of 3,500 RMB and accommodation subsidy. Third-class: USTC-funded — tuition, with teaching/research assistant subsidies available after enrollment.
DurationNot specified
Application Deadline30 Jan 2026Reopens ~Jan 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websiteic.ustc.edu.cn

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Accommodation
Health Insurance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Non-Chinese citizens with valid passports in good health; doctoral applicants need a degree equivalent to a USTC master's degree; first-class applicants under 35 and second/third-class applicants under 40 as of September 1, 2026; Chinese-taught programs require new HSK Level 4 or above (exemptions for native speakers/Chinese-instruction backgrounds), English-taught master's require proof of English proficiency; must meet USTC international admission standards; may not study or work elsewhere while funded; current PhD students at Chinese universities excluded from first-class; first-class applicants may not simultaneously apply for the UCAS CAS-ANSO scholarship; window October 16, 2025 - January 31, 2026 in the USTC online application system.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 9 September 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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