Chinese Government Scholarship
Chinese Government Scholarship Short-term Research Exchange Program (China Link)
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**I. Introduction** To deepen academic friendship and mutual learning between Chinese and international youth, and to build a platform for exchange among young scientific researchers worldwide, the China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) will continue to implement the Chinese Government Scholarship Short-term Research Exchange (abbreviated as China Link) Program in 2025. **II. Funding Plan** 1. Categories: - General Scholar: Applicable to current undergraduate and master's students. - Senior Scholar: Applicable to current doctoral students and faculty/staff. 2. Duration: 1-12 months, with the start date in China no later than August 31, 2026. 3. Language of Instruction: English or Chinese, subject to the specific program offerings of Chinese institutions. 4. Fields of Study: All fields except Chinese language. **III. Funding Content** Full scholarship coverage during the stay in China, including: - Tuition waiver - Free on-campus accommodation - Compreh
TuitionAccommodationMedical insurance
- Scholarship type
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Degree level
- Bachelor / Master / PhD / Visiting Students
- Location
- Details pending
- Application deadline
- Date to be confirmed
Overview
**I. Introduction**
To deepen academic friendship and mutual learning between Chinese and international youth
and to build a platform for exchange among young scientific researchers worldwide
the China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) will continue to implement the Chinese Government Scholarship Short-term Research Exchange (abbreviated as China Link) Program in 2025.
**II. Funding Plan**
1. Categories:
Funding coverage
Funding tiers
Eligibility may differ by tier. Check the applicable degree and requirements.
Full funding
- Eligible degree
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Visiting students
- Funding
- ** Full funding during study in China includes tuition and on-campus accommodation waivers and comprehensive medical insurance. Living allowances follow Chinese Government Scholarship rates: RMB 3,000 per month for general visiting students and RMB 3,500 for senior visiting scholars. **IV. [source ends here]
- Tier requirements
- ** 1. Non-Chinese nationality, good physical/mental health; 2. General visiting applicants no older than 45; senior visiting applicants no older than 50; 3. Full-time enrolled student or faculty/staff at CSC overseas partner institution throughout application/participation; Attachment1; 4. Admission eligibility at Chinese institution obtained; Attachment2. **V. Application process** 1. Portal open year-round; after Chinese admission, apply at https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login and upload materials; instructions Attachment3; 2. Chinese host processes its applications; 3. Host submits nominees to CSC at least 2 months before study starts, timing flexible within admissions arrangements; 4. CSC returns results to host; 5. Host notifies applicants. Attachments: 1.[Overseas institutions](https://www.campuschina.org/Upload/file/20250123/20250123140208_9970.xlsx) 2.[Chinese institutions](https://www.campuschina.org/Upload/file/20250123/20250123140247_6266.xlsx) 3.[Applicant system guide](https://www.campuschina.org/Upload/file/20250123/20250123140317_0107.docx)
Requirements & documents
Application dates & process
Review Cycle: Joint review by the China Scholarship Council and host university takes approximately 6–8 weeks
Universities & programs
Eligible universities and programs have not been provided yet.
Sources & verification
- Verification
- Partly verified
- Verified on
- 2026-05-10
- Last updated
- 2026-09-24
- Source link
- www.campuschina.org ↗
- Source notes
- CampusChina official guide (program code: 942240)
Confirm requirements, funding and deadlines in the admissions office’s current announcement.