A major opportunity for international students aiming to pursue Master’s or Doctoral studies in China has officially opened at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter (FJIRSM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, for the 2026–2027 cohort.
This call invites talented students from all regions of the world to apply for high-level research training at one of China’s most influential scientific institutions. Applications will remain open until April 15, 2026, giving applicants a generous window to prepare competitive submissions.
This news article explains what the 2026 admission call offers, the fields available, the scholarship options, the eligibility checks you need to clear, and the deadlines you must not miss.
What This Opportunity Offers?
FJIRSM provides Master’s and PhD programs backed by more than 60 years of scientific excellence in structural chemistry, catalytic chemistry, crystal materials, laser technology, and advanced manufacturing. With over 260 national and CAS-level scientific awards, and research breakthroughs such as China’s iconic BBO and LBO optical crystals, the institute offers a world-class environment for graduate education.
Students admitted into FJIRSM through UCAS can expect:
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research groups in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, and biotechnology.
- Supervision from 251 faculty members, including CAS academicians, senior professors, and leading researchers.
- A multicultural academic environment, with nearly 2,000 graduate students, including international scholars.
- Opportunities to apply for multiple scholarships such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, CAS-ANSO Scholarship, and UCAS Scholarship, many of which waive tuition, provide accommodation support, medical insurance, and offer monthly living allowances.
Study duration is 3 years for Master’s and 3–4 years for PhD programs, depending on the discipline and research progress.
Eligibility Checks for Applicants
To qualify for the 2026 intake, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship & Conduct: Must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health, with no infectious diseases and a strong academic conduct record.
- Academic Requirements:
- Master’s applicants must hold a qualification equivalent to a Chinese bachelor’s degree.
- PhD applicants must hold a qualification equivalent to a Chinese master’s degree.
- Applicants from certain countries should refer to the specific degree equivalency guidelines.
- Language Proficiency:
- Programs taught in English require valid proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).
- Chinese-instructed programs require HSK Level 5 (≥180 score).
- Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit full academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, recommendation letters, motivation letter, passport, and other required documents.
- Supervisor Acceptance (Optional): While not mandatory at the time of application, securing a supervisor’s interest strengthens the application.
Apply: http://english.fjirsm.cas.cn/et/et2/202510/t20251024_1094808.html.
Deadline for the 2026 Intake
The application window runs from October 15, 2025, to April 15, 2026. Applicants planning to apply through UCAS for scholarships such as CSC, ANSO, or UCAS Scholarships must submit their scholarship applications before the respective scholarship deadlines, which vary by program.