Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Degree Grant for International Postgraduate Students

The Degree Grant for International Postgraduate Students established by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine primarily supports outstanding international students applying for full-time postgraduate study at the university.

I. Eligibility

1. Foreign citizens in good health.

2. Comply with the Chinese government’s laws and regulations and the university’s rules.

3. Be full-time postgraduate students with a serious attitude toward study and excellent academic results.

4. Not have received the Chinese Government Scholarship (excluding the Chinese Government Scholarship for Outstanding Self-Funded Students), Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship, or Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Subject Scholarship and Grant for International Postgraduate Students (full scholarship).

II. Grant Amounts and Coverage

1. Categories and standards:

The degree grant has three categories: A, B and C. Category A provides RMB 8000, Category B RMB 6000, and Category C RMB 4000.

2. Eligible recipients:

① International students applying for full-time master’s programs at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine who hold the following degrees or qualifications before enrollment:

Category A: those who have already obtained 2 or more master’s degrees, including 2 and including dual master’s degree programs, or a doctoral degree, receive a one-time grant of RMB 8000.

Category B: those who already hold a master’s degree receive a one-time grant of RMB 6000.

Category C: outstanding undergraduate graduates of this university with GPA ≥ 3.0, reviewed and selected competitively by the Scholarship and Grant Evaluation Panel, receive a one-time grant of RMB 4000.

② International students applying for doctoral programs at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine who hold the following degrees or qualifications before enrollment:

Category A: full-time doctoral students who already hold a doctoral degree before enrollment receive a one-time grant of RMB 8000.

Category B: master’s graduates of this university, including graduates of seven-year programs, or students who already hold two or more master’s degrees before enrollment and apply for full-time doctoral study; and students who already hold one doctoral degree or two or more master’s degrees before enrollment and apply for part-time doctoral study, receive a one-time grant of RMB 6000.

Category C: full-time doctoral students who, before enrollment, hold a master’s degree in traditional Chinese medicine, medicine, or science (pharmacy) from another university, including universities abroad, and have participated in research projects at a certain level or published important academic papers, receive a one-time grant of RMB 4000.

III. Application Materials

1. Original or notarized proof of highest educational qualification or degree. Applicants who are currently students must submit proof of enrollment issued by their school and provide the original or notarized qualification certificate after admission. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

2. Copies of supporting materials for research experience and achievements.

3. Applicants must guarantee the authenticity of all materials. If falsification is discovered, grant eligibility will be canceled, and the applicant bears all consequences.

4. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application materials will not be returned, regardless of admission.

IV. Application Deadline

March 15, 2018.

V. Grant Evaluation

1. The university will establish a Grant Evaluation Committee to review applicants’ materials.

2. As necessary, the committee will assess applicants through interviews, telephone interviews, email or other means.

3. The university will promptly notify applicants of the results in writing.

VI. Notes

1. After enrollment, the International Students Office will publish the list of grant recipients for the academic year for at least 3 working days. If there are no objections, the list will be reviewed by the relevant school or department and announced by the International Students Office.

2. International students must pay the full tuition for the academic year before the pre-enrollment grant is disbursed. Students who receive disciplinary penalties or are expelled before disbursement for violating Chinese laws and regulations or university rules will have their grant for that academic year canceled.

3. For postgraduates in joint Chinese-foreign training programs, the agreement between the partners applies.

VII. Other Provisions

These detailed rules take effect on the date of publication and apply from the 2016 intake onward. Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine reserves the right to interpret these implementation rules.