ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (China)
UNESCO-TWAS
Amount
Fully funded (tuition + living costs)
Country
China
Level
PhD
Deadline
Closed Jan 31, 2026. Next deadline usually around Jan 2027 (official page, checked Oct 15, 2026) estimated
About this scholarship
Up to 40 students a year from developing countries are sponsored for a PhD of up to 4 years at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) or CAS institutes.
More
Coverage: tuition waiver, a monthly stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY, health insurance, an application fee waiver, and one international trip to China. Applicants must be nationals of an eligible developing country, born on or after 1 January 1991, proficient in English or Chinese, and apply through the USTC or UCAS admission system choosing the CAS-ANSO Scholarship. The 2025/2026 call closed on 31 January 2026.
Coverage & benefits
- ✓100% tuition coverage
- ✓Living costs covered
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (China)?
Students pursuing PhD degrees can apply. This scholarship has nationality, residence or status conditions — check them on the official page before applying.
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