Fully Funded ANSO Scholarship for Masters and PhD in Science and Technology, China University of Science and Technology of China and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in China

The ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue postgraduate studies in China. Offered by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the program supports 200 Master's and 300 PhD candidates annually at two leading institutions: the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).

This scholarship is open to all non-Chinese citizens and covers a wide range of science and technology fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, environmental science, mathematics, materials science, medical science, statistics, and earth science. The funding package includes a full tuition waiver, application fee waiver, monthly stipend (¥3,000/month for Master's, ¥6,000–¥7,000/month for PhD), health insurance, and a one-time travel subsidy for those applying from outside China.

Eligibility requirements specify that Master's applicants must be born after 1 January 1996 and PhD applicants after 1 January 1991. Candidates must meet the admission criteria of USTC or UCAS, which include holding a relevant degree, providing a valid passport, updated CV with research background, degree certificates or pre-graduation proof, two reference letters, a research proposal, up to five published academic papers (if available), language proficiency proof (English or Chinese), and a Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Applicants must not hold other assignments during the scholarship period.

Applications are submitted online via the official ANSO portal, and candidates may apply to only one university (USTC or UCAS). The application deadline is 31 January 2026. This scholarship is ideal for students seeking advanced research opportunities in China’s top science and technology institutions, with comprehensive financial support and access to world-class facilities and faculty.

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