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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🪐 Multiple countriesDeadline: 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). Evidence-checked against the official page (fetched 2026-09-09; page text: data/source_direct/pages/ustc--fellowship-master). Verify current details on the official website before applying.

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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ProviderCAS-ANSO / Chinese Government (CSC) / University of Science and Technology of China

Host InstitutionUniversity of Science and Technology of China

Host Countries🇨🇳 China

Study LevelPhD

Field of Studyscience, 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 Updated10 September 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
Check eligibility
2
Prepare required documents
3
Apply for admission if required
4
Complete scholarship application
5
Submit before deadline
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: 10 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:

Verified

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

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 9 September 2026

CAS-ANSO / Chinese Government (CSC) / University of Science and Technology of China🪐 Multiple countriesDeadline: 30 January 2026, 19:00

View Provider Website Admission Portal

Apply Safely: Applications are processed on the official provider website, not on Scholarships Atlas. Only apply through the official source linked above.

Scholarship Overview

ProviderCAS-ANSO / Chinese Government (CSC) / University of Science and Technology of China

Host InstitutionUniversity of Science and Technology of China

Host Countries🇨🇳 China

Study LevelPhD

Field of Studyscience, engineering, computer science, life science

Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend

DurationNot specified

Application Deadline30 Jan 2026Reopens ~Jan 2027

Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities

Application FeeFree

Last Updated10 September 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
Check eligibility
2
Prepare required documents
3
Apply for admission if required
4
Complete scholarship application
5
Submit before deadline
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: 10 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:

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

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Language Requirements

Age & Experience

How to Apply

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What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

Academic Requirements

Language Requirements

Age & Experience

How to Apply

Required Documents

Before You Apply

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