CAS-ANSO Scholarship (PhD and Master Degree Program) 2025: Call for Applications

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The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization established in 2018. Its founding members include the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and 36 other scientific institutions, universities, and global organizations. ANSO is committed to enhancing regional and global capabilities in science and technology, improving human livelihoods, and fostering broader cooperation and communication in science and technology.

The CAS-ANSO Scholarship (formerly known as ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents) was launched in 2019 with the mission of training and cultivating future scientists worldwide. This prestigious scholarship program offers two categories: degree and non-degree programs. The degree program supports 100–200 Master’s students and 300 PhD students annually at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and various CAS institutes across China.

In 2022, a sub-category of the CAS-ANSO Scholarship—the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship—was introduced. This initiative prioritizes (but is not limited to) candidates from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and women scholars, with 40 PhD slots awarded annually to students from developing nations.

CAS, as the leading founding member of ANSO, provides the primary funding for the CAS-ANSO Scholarship. The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is co-funded by TWAS and UNESCO, both founding members of ANSO. ANSO warmly welcomes collaboration from other institutions and parties to enrich this global scholarship initiative.

Scholarship Coverage

The CAS-ANSO Scholarship offers the following benefits:

  1. Tuition waiver
  2. Monthly stipend:
    • PhD program: 6,000–7,000 CNY/month (based on qualification test results) for up to 48 months.
    • Master’s program: 3,000 CNY/month for up to 36 months.
  3. Health insurance
  4. Application fee waiver
  5. International travel allowance/reimbursement: One trip per awardee from the home country to China.
  6. One-time visa/residence permit allowance

Note:

  • For ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship recipients, items 1–4 are covered by CAS, while items 5–6 are sponsored by TWAS/UNESCO.
  • Travel-related reimbursements must comply with the sponsor’s rules.
  • Applicants already residing in China during the application period are not eligible for travel subsidies.

All awardees must complete required coursework, research, and centralized training in Chinese language and culture. Failure to pass annual assessments may result in the termination of the scholarship, discontinuation of studies, and the issuance of only a certificate of attendance (instead of a formal degree).

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Nationality: Non-Chinese citizens only.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficient in English or Chinese.
  • Age Limit:
    • Master’s program: Born after 1 January 1995 (inclusive).
    • PhD program: Born after 1 January 1990 (inclusive).
  • Academic Background: Meet admission criteria for USTC/UCAS.
  • Applicants cannot take up other assignments during the scholarship period.
  • Exclusions:
    • If pursuing a Master’s degree in China, you are ineligible for the Master’s program.
    • If pursuing a PhD in China, you are ineligible for the PhD program.

Non-compliance with these criteria will lead to disqualification.

Applications open on 20 October 2024, with a deadline for submission by 15 February 2025 (Beijing Time). Specific deadlines may vary for USTC and UCAS applicants; please consult their respective websites for updates.

Steps to Apply:

  1. Prepare Application Materials:

  2. Submit Application via Admission Portals:

When applying, ensure you:

  • Select the CAS-ANSO Scholarship as your preferred funding.
  • Indicate interest in the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (if applicable) by checking the appropriate box.
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