ANSO-CAS-TWAS PhD Scholarship for Developing Countries 2026

📖 About ANSO-CAS-TWAS PhD Scholarship

The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in 2018. Founding members include the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and 36 other scientific institutions, universities, and international organizations worldwide. ANSO aims to improve regional and global capacity in science and technology, human livelihoods and wellbeing, and to promote broader science and technology cooperation and communication.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 22, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
• Category: Postgraduate (Masters, PhD)
• Opportunity Location: China

🎁 Benefits of ANSO-CAS-TWAS PhD Scholarship

The scholarship offers comprehensive coverage, including:

• Tuition Waiver
• Monthly Stipend: 6,000 or 7,000 CNY per month (depending on qualification test results) for up to 48 months
• Health Insurance Coverage
• Application Fee Waiver
• International Travel Allowance: One trip from the awardee's home country to China
• One-Time Visa

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• NOT hold Chinese citizenship.
• Be nationals of eligible developing countries in the South.
• Be proficient in English or Chinese.
• For PhD program applicants: Born after January 1, 1991 (inclusive).
• Meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS.
• NOT take up other assignments during the scholarship period.
• Applicants currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China are NOT eligible for this scholarship. If found, they will be disqualified, and the situation will be reported to their current institution.
• You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously, or you will be disqualified.

🗓 Application Date and Process

• Application Opens: October 15, 2025
  (Exact dates may vary for USTC and UCAS; please check their websites for details.)

• Deadline for Applicants and Referees: January 31, 2026 (Beijing Time)

Application Materials

1. USTC Applicants: Refer to the Application Guideline for Graduate Applicants to USTC.
2. UCAS Applicants: Refer to the Call for Doctoral Programs for International Students.

Application Portal

• File and submit your application in the USTC/UCAS admission system before the deadline.
• Steps to Apply:
  • Choose “the CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in your application.
  • If you want to be considered for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship, check the box as instructed in the application system.
  • Important: Choose BOTH "Young Talents" AND "ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Scholarship" when applying.

🔗 Application Portals

• USTC Admission System: Click here
• UCAS Admission System: Click here

📌 Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

For more details, visit the official ANSO-CAS-TWAS PhD Scholarship page.

• Tuition Waiver
• Monthly Stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY per month (Considering qualification test results) up to 48 months.
• Health insurance Coverage
• Application Fee Waiver
• International Travel Allowance: One trip from the awardee's home country to China
• One-Time Visa