Published: Sept. 16, 2024

The SUSTech Fellowship Program sponsors PhD students from universities outside mainland China to visit SUSTech and conduct cutting edge research for a year (12 months) . Each fellow could receive the stipend of RMB 200,000 yuan (pre-tax) per year.

How to Apply

Applications for this Program are accepted in research areas related to Humanities and Social Sciences. The candidate shall have the support and approval of his/her PhD supervisor who has a strong willingness to collaborate with a tenure-track faculty member of SUSTech who agrees to work as the co-supervisor for the candidate’s research activities during the visit. A research plan needs to be developed by the candidate and approved by both supervisors. The candidate should obtain a support letter from the co-supervisor of SUSTech stating the willingness to host the candidate and research resources available for the candidate.

Deadlines

The application is open twice a year. Application deadlines:

April 30 for visits in the autumn semester.

October 31 for visits in the spring semester.

Eligibility

- Full-time PhD students from the top 150 universities (according to the THE, QS, US News, or ARWU ranking) or universities from Hong Kong and Macau. All nationalities are welcome.

- Have completed all the required coursework. Â鶹̉ùÔº having advanced to candidacy are preferred.

- Observe the laws and regulations of the nation and the university.

Required Documents

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3. CV/Resume and Personal Statement

4. Supporting Documents (scanned copies)

  • The candidate’s certificates of diploma/degree (starting from the bachelor’s degree)
  • The candidate’s transcripts (starting from the bachelor’s degree)
  • The proof of the candidate’s PhD student status
  • The candidate’s valid ID
  • Awards and honors (no more than 3)

Other Information

- Accepted SUSTech Fellows will be registered as non-degree seeking visiting students to SUSTech with no coursework requirements.

- No fees required.

- SUSTech Fellows shall register in the beginning of each semester. The stipend payment starts from the month of arrival when visiting students are expected to launch their research undertakings.

- SUSTech Fellows are expected to follow the Research Proposal and guidance from both supervisors. The co-supervisor of SUSTech will conduct annual evaluation on the Fellow’s performance.

- SUSTech Fellows are responsible for their accommodations, insurance, and other expenses such as visa or travel expenses.

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Contact Information

For any inquires please contact SUSTech Graduate School

Tel: 0086-755-88010473

Email:̀ưpgadmissions@sustech.edu.cn