ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (developing country scholars in China)

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)

The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship is supported by the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO). The scholarship supports 50 students/scholars from developing countries to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years in the following subject areas:

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

Applicants must be nationals of developing countries. The scholarship provides up to 7000 CNY/month + additional expenses for 4 years.

This is an annual fellowship and the next application deadline is January 31, 2026.