According to an agreement between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 200 students/scholars from all over the world will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years. This PhD Fellowship Programme focuses on nine Fields, including AGRICULTURE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND ORGANISMS and other sciences.  

CLOSING DATE OF CALL: 31 March 2019

General conditions for applicants:

Applicants must:

• Be maximum age of 35 years on 31 December 2019;
• Not take up other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship;
• Not hold Chinese citizenship;
• Applicants for doctoral study should also:
• Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS/USTC (criteria of UCAS/criteria of USTC).
• Hold a master degree before the beginning of the fall semester: 1 September, 2019.
• Provide evidence that he/she will return to their home country on completion of their studies in China according to CAS-TWAS agreement.
• Provide proof of knowledge of English or Chinese language.

For STEP BY STEP GUIDELINE FOR APPLICATION click here

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