The World Academy of Science Scholarship 2026 (ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO) for Developing Countries

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
The World Academy of Science
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is January 31, 2026.

KEY DETAILS - Deadline: January 31, 2026

ELIGIBILITY - Candidates cannot be citizens of China. - Candidates must be citizens of the TWAS Developing Countries in the South’s list of qualified developing nations. - Candidates must speak Chinese or English fluently. - Candidates for PhD programs must be born on or after January 1, 1988. - Candidates must fulfill USTC or UCAS’s foreign student entrance requirements. - During the scholarship term, applicants are not permitted to work on any other projects or assignments. - Candidates who are presently enrolled in a PhD program at any Chinese university or establishment are ineligible. The applicant will be denied and reported to the existing institution if such a situation is found. - China is the host nation. - Asia is the study abroad region. - Category: PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships. - All developing nations are eligible. - Benefits of the scholarship include free housing, a Monthly living allowance of ¥7,000, and full tuition coverage. - Benefits :. - Waiver of Tuition Fees. - Monthly living allowance: ¥6,000 or ¥7,000 for a maximum of 48 months, depending on the results of the qualification exam. - All-inclusive Health Coverage. - Waiver of Application Fees. - International Travel Allowance: One round-trip ticket to China from the recipient’s home nation. - One-Time Assistance with Visas.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Candidates cannot be citizens of China.
  • Candidates must be citizens of the TWAS Developing Countries in the South’s list of qualified developing nations.
  • Candidates must speak Chinese or English fluently.
  • Candidates for PhD programs must be born on or after January 1, 1988.
  • Candidates must fulfill USTC or UCAS’s foreign student entrance requirements.
  • During the scholarship term, applicants are not permitted to work on any other projects or assignments.
  • Candidates who are presently enrolled in a PhD program at any Chinese university or establishment are ineligible. The applicant will be denied and reported to the existing institution if such a situation is found.
  • China is the host nation.
  • Asia is the study abroad region.
  • Category: PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships.
  • All developing nations are eligible.
  • Benefits of the scholarship include free housing, a Monthly living allowance of ¥7,000, and full tuition coverage.

Benefits :.

  • Waiver of Tuition Fees.
  • Monthly living allowance: ¥6,000 or ¥7,000 for a maximum of 48 months, depending on the results of the qualification exam.
  • All-inclusive Health Coverage.
  • Waiver of Application Fees.
  • International Travel Allowance: One round-trip ticket to China from the recipient’s home nation.
  • One-Time Assistance with Visas.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationNov 2, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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