The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO), is inviting applications for the prestigious ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025.
This UNESCO PhD scholarship program offers an exceptional opportunity for up to 40 students from developing countries to pursue a PhD in China for up to four years, fostering a new generation of scientific leaders who will contribute to their home countries’ development and global scientific progress.
Facts About The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Founded in 1949: CAS is China’s highest academic institution in natural sciences, technology, and high-tech innovation.
- Research Powerhouse: CAS has over 100 research institutes, 200+ research centers, and 100+ key laboratories.
- Global Rankings: CAS ranks among the top 10 global research institutions in terms of scientific publications.
- Nobel Laureates: CAS has produced 10 Nobel laureates, including physicist Tsung-Dao Lee.
- International Collaborations: CAS partners with over 100 international organizations and universities.
- Innovation Hub: CAS has incubated over 500 high-tech companies, driving China’s innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Talent Development: CAS trains over 10,000 students annually, including international students.
- Cutting-edge Research: CAS focuses on cutting-edge research areas like AI, biotechnology, and renewable energy.
- Publishing House: CAS publishes over 200 scientific journals and 1,000 books annually.
- National Icon: CAS is recognized as a national icon of China’s scientific and technological progress.
Details For ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (MSc and Ph.D.)
A sub-category of the ANSO Scholarship: the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship was officially launched in the year 2022. Echoing the priority of TWAS/UNESCO, special (not exclusive) consideration will be given to two target groups: Least Development Countries (LDCs) and women. Up to 50 PhD students from developing countries will be selected by TWAS/UNESCO into this category every year.
CAS, the leading founding member of ANSO, is the major sponsor of the ANSO Scholarship. TWAS and UNESCO, both founding members of ANSO, provide part of the funding for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship awardees. ANSO welcomes all members and parties who are interested in creating a more diversified scholarship program together.
Rewards For ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (MSc and Ph.D.)
Coverage
Tuition Waiver
Monthly Stipend
6,000 to 7,000 CNY/Months for PhD for up to 48 months
3,000 CNY/Month for Masters for up to 36 months
Health Insurance
Application Fee waiver
International Travel Allowance from awardee’s home country to China.
One-time visa/residence permit allowance
Eligibility For ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (MSc and Ph.D.)
- Eligible applicants should NOT hold Chinese citizenship;
- Eligible applicants should be proficient in English or Chinese;
- For Master’s program applicants: you should be born after 1st January 1994 (inclusive);
For PhD program applicants: you should be born after 1st January 1989 (inclusive); - Eligible applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;
·Eligible applicants should NOT take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.
·If you are currently pursuing a master’s degree at any university/institution in China, you are NOT eligible for the master’s program of this scholarship. If you are currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, you are NOT eligible for the PhD program of this scholarship. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from admission and the situation will be reported to your current university/institution
Eligible Fields For ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (MSc and Ph.D.)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Science
- Archaeology and Ancient History
- Architecture and Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Building Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Data Science
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Epidemiology
- Food science Technology
- Forestry
- Geosciences
- Health Science
- Horticulture
- Human Kinetics
- IT
- Machine Learning
- Marine Science
- Material Engineering
- Material Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Neurobiology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Science
- Software Engineering
- Soil Science
- Space Science
- Sport Science
- Sustainable Development
- Transportation Science
- Wild-life management
- Zoology
How To Apply For ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents (MSc and Ph.D.)
Interested candidates can use the link below to Apply