ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship 2025 Open

he 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.

Key Details:

• Closing Date for Applications: 15 February 2025
• Host Country: China
• Eligible Nationalities: Developing countries in the South
• Level of Study: PhD
• Minimum Qualification: MSc degree
• Age Limit: 35 years (born after 1 January 1990)

Fields of Study

Applicants can pursue doctoral degrees in the following areas:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology
• Biological Systems and Organisms
• Medical and Health Sciences, including Neurosciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Astronomy, Space, and Earth Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics
• Social and Economic Sciences

Coverage and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including:

• Tuition waiver
• Monthly stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY (depending on qualification test results) for up to 48 months
• Health insurance coverage
• Application fee waiver
• One-time international travel allowance from their home country to China
• One-time visa fee coverage

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Not hold Chinese citizenship
• Be nationals of eligible developing countries
• Demonstrate proficiency in English or Chinese
• Meet USTC/UCAS admission criteria for international students
• Not hold other concurrent assignments or be currently enrolled in a PhD program in China
• Not apply to both USTC and UCAS simultaneously

Application Process

Candidates can submit their applications through this portal (https://twas.org/opportunity/anso-cas-twasunesco-phd-scholarship).