Application Guide for China Studies Program Ph.D. Fellowships 2024
The "China Studies Program" (CSP) Ph.D. Fellowships includes the Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship and the Ph.D. in China Fellowship. The Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship sponsors outstanding doctoral students enrolled in foreign universities to come to China for study, joint research and doctoral dissertation writing. Generally, it is for one semester to two academic years. The Ph.D. in China Fellowship sponsors outstanding foreign master graduates to study for doctoral degrees in Chinese universities. It is generally to be completed within three or four years.
ELIGIBILITY
The Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship program
a) Non-Chinese citizens;
b) Officially registered doctoral students in regular foreign universities;
c) Language proficiency of HSK Level 3 or above, with preference given to those with excellent Chinese language proficiency under the same conditions.
The Ph.D. in China Fellowship program
a) Non-Chinese citizens;
b) A graduate with master's degree, or a fresh graduate of master's degree;
c) Language proficiency of HSK Level 5 or above, with preference given to those with excellent Chinese language proficiency under the same conditions.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship program
a) Proof of enrollment in a PhD program;
b) 2 letters of recommendation from experts in your field of study;
c) Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) transcript;
d) Abstract of master's thesis or other research results;
e) Doctoral dissertation abstract;
f) Study plan during your stay in China;
g)A scanned copy of passport photo page;
h) Non-criminal record;
i）Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
j) Acceptance letter from WHU professors (if have).
The Ph.D. in China Fellowship program
a) Notarized transcripts of undergraduate and master's studies, degree certificates (fresh master students should provide school documents) and a Chinese translation for each;
b) 2 recommendation letters from experts in the field;
c) Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) transcripts;
d) Abstracts of master's thesis and other research results;
e) Doctoral study plan;
f) A scanned copy of passport photo page;
g) Non-criminal record;
h）Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
i) Acceptance letter from WHU professors (if have).
Note: all the application documents should be in Chinese or English. Translation version should be notarized. The non-criminal record should be issued by local public security authority. The validity of the non-criminal record and the Foreigner Physical Examination Form is 6 months. Please check the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and Acceptance Letter Form in the attachment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
a) Submit application in the China Studies Program system http://www.chinese.cn/page/#/pcpage/csp. You can find the list of professors in the system.
b) Submit application in Wuhan University online application system http://admission.whu.edu.cn.
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
The scholarship covers tuition, Medical and accidental insurance premiums, living expenses and research allowances, international traveling expenses, etc.
APPLICATION DEADLINE (BEJING TIME)
February 28th, 2024.
ASSESSMENT AND ADMISSION
Wuhan University will review application documents and organize online interviews for applicants. The expert committee of the China Studies Program will make final evaluation and assessment to select scholarship candidates. Usually, the final result will be announced in June.
CONTACT
Wuhan University (WHU)
Admissions Office 101, School of International Education, Wuhan University, No.299, Bayi Road, Wuchang District., Wuhan, Hubei Province, China 430072
Coordinator: Ms. Wu
Tel: +86-27-68753912
Email: wuyulan@whu.edu.cn
Website: http://admission.whu.edu.cn
Center for Language Education and Cooperation(CLEC)
Division of Chinese Language Research
Address: 129, Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China 100088
Coordinator: Mr.Wang Xinsheng
Email: wangxinsheng@chinese.cn
Acceptance Letter Form.doc
Foreign Physical Examination Form.pdf
2024 Professors.xls
