University of Science and Technology of China CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Program

Under an agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and The World Academy of Sciences, the two organizations jointly established the CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Program to support students and scholars worldwide in doctoral study at USTC, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences or CAS institutes.

1. Coverage and Standards

Tuition exemption and a monthly stipend covering accommodation, meals, transport, insurance and related costs: RMB 7000 before passing the doctoral qualifying examination and RMB 8000 afterward.

Funding lasts no more than 4 years, in two stages:

1. Centralized training and courses at the university for a cumulative maximum of 1 year, including approximately 4 months of Chinese, Chinese culture and specialist courses.
2. Research practice and dissertation work at the training unit, institute, school or department.

2. Available Programs

All doctoral programs admitting international students.

3. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizenship.
2. No older than 35 by December 31, 2018.
3. A master’s degree already obtained or obtainable before September 1, 2018.
4. English or Chinese proficiency evidence.
5. Commitment to full-time study without other employment during funding.
6. Commitment to return home to serve after completion.

Notes:

• Applicants already pursuing doctorates in China are ineligible.
• Applicants may not apply to two universities simultaneously.

4. Application Period

December 15, 2017-March 31, 2018.

5. Procedure and Documents

1. Complete the fellowship online application: http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/aonline/1958.jhtml
2. Complete USTC’s online international student application: http://isa.ustc.edu.cn/
3. Documents:
   • Admission application form.
   • Passport identification page copy.
   • Notarized degree certificate; graduating students may provide expected graduation evidence.
   • Notarized undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts.
   • Two recommendations.
   • Research plan.
   • CV.
   • Copies of first pages of published papers.
   • English or Chinese proficiency evidence.
   • Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

All documents must be in English or Chinese; other languages require an English or Chinese translation. Details:

6. Receiving Office and Contacts

CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship Program Office, University of Science and Technology of China

96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, postal code 230026

Telephone: +86 551 63600279

Fax: +86 551 63600279

Email: presidentfellow@ustc.edu.cn