ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2026 For International Students – How To Apply, Eligibility And Application Deadline For The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship For International Students – How To Apply, Eligibility And Application Deadline For The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

Applications to the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025-2026 are now open. 

ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship offers scholarship opportunities to talented students from developing countries to pursue PhD studies in China.

This scholarship program is jointly provided by the Alliance of International Science Organisations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in collaboration with UNESCO. The programme supports exceptional researchers who wish to make a global impact and scientific advancement. 

Benefits Of The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

These are some of the benefits which successful applicants are entitled to:

• Tuition waiver for the entire study period.
• Monthly stipend: CNY 6,000 or 7,000 (based on qualification test performance) for up to 48 months.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Application fee waiver.
• International travel allowance: one round-trip from the home country to China.
• One-time visa support.

Eligibility Criteria Of The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship

To qualify for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals.
• Applicants must come from developing countries (“countries in the South”), as defined by TWAS.
• Applicants for the PhD programme, must be born on or after 1 January 1990 (inclusive).
• Applicants must meet the admission criteria for international students at USTC, UCAS, or other CAS institutes.
• Applicants must not already be pursuing a PhD in China.
• Applicants cannot apply to both USTC and UCAS under this scholarship category.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or Chinese (language certificate or equivalent proof required).

Host Institutions

Applicants will be admitted to one of the following prestigious Chinese institutions:

• University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
• University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
• Other Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) institutes

These institutions are renowned for their strong research infrastructure and world-class faculty supervision.

Duration Of The Programme

• The scholarship covers up to four years of PhD study, depending on academic progress and performance.

How To Apply

• To apply, click APPLY NOW 

Tips For A Strong Application

• All documents should be prepared on time (including academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, and references).
• Your research interests should be defined and aligned with the chosen institution’s faculty expertise.
• Ensure that your research proposal demonstrates innovation, feasibility, and impact.
• Since the stipend is in Chinese Yuan (CNY), research the cost of living in your target city for better planning.
• Double-check all uploaded files before submitting your application to avoid disqualification.
• Women and applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are given special (but not exclusive) consideration during the selection process.
• Candidates are encouraged to identify a prospective supervisor and research area early to strengthen their application.

Application Deadline

• All applications must be submitted by 31 January 2026 (Beijing Time).