CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇨🇳 China · Offered by Chinese Academy of Sciences and TWAS · For PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇨🇳 China
Provider: Chinese Academy of Sciences and TWAS
Degree levels: PhD
Funding: Monthly stipend (covering accommodation and living costs), health insurance, round-trip airfare to China (from TWAS), visa costs. Tuition is waived.
Deadline: Past deadlines were around 31 Mar each year. The 2027 call is expected to open around Jan 2027 with a deadline around Mar 2027 (unconfirmed).
Expected opening: Expected Jan 2027
Duration: Up to 4 years (PhD).
Professor contact: Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

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About the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship

PhD fellowship for applicants from developing countries at UCAS, USTC or CAS institutes. Contact a potential supervisor before applying.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Citizens of developing countries other than China (Pakistan qualifies). Must not hold another fellowship at the same time.

Academic requirements

PhD only: Master's degree (or equivalent), usually up to 35 years old. Must hold the Master's before enrolment.

Language requirements

Good command of English (or Chinese).

What the scholarship covers

Monthly stipend (covering accommodation and living costs), health insurance, round-trip airfare to China (from TWAS), visa costs. Tuition is waived.

Tuition: 100% tuition waiver.
Stipend and benefits: CNY 6,000/month, or CNY 7,000/month after passing the qualifying exam (third-party figure for the 2026 intake).
Duration: Up to 4 years (PhD).

Deadline and opening date

Past deadlines were around 31 Mar each year. The 2027 call is expected to open around Jan 2027 with a deadline around Mar 2027 (unconfirmed).

Expected opening: Expected Jan 2027.

Required documents

Online application (UCAS or USTC)
Supervisor's approval/acceptance
Passport
Degree certificates and transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Research proposal
Language proof
Medical certificate

How to apply

Contact an eligible supervisor at one UCAS/CAS institute or USTC, get their approval, then apply online. Only one supervisor at one institute may be chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship?

Citizens of developing countries other than China (Pakistan qualifies). Must not hold another fellowship at the same time. PhD only: Master's degree (or equivalent), usually up to 35 years old. Must hold the Master's before enrolment.

What does the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship cover?

Monthly stipend (covering accommodation and living costs), health insurance, round-trip airfare to China (from TWAS), visa costs. Tuition is waived. CNY 6,000/month, or CNY 7,000/month after passing the qualifying exam (third-party figure for the 2026 intake).

What is the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship deadline?

Past deadlines were around 31 Mar each year. The 2027 call is expected to open around Jan 2027 with a deadline around Mar 2027 (unconfirmed). Expected opening: Expected Jan 2027.

Is IELTS required for the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship?

Good command of English (or Chinese).

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship?

Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

How do I apply for the CAS–TWAS President's Fellowship?