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Summary

• Programme: USTC Research Internship Program
• University: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
• Location: Hefei, Anhui, China
• Study type: Non-degree research internship
• Duration: 3 months to 1 year
• Eligible applicants: International undergraduate and graduate students
• Age: 18–40 years
• Funding: Limited USTC Fellowship opportunities
• Level A: Tuition waiver, medical insurance, university dormitory and monthly stipend
• Level B: Tuition waiver, medical insurance and university dormitory
• Level C: Tuition waiver
• Application: Online
• Application deadline: Depends on fellowship level and intended entry

About the USTC Research Internship Program

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Research Internship Program provides international students with an opportunity to participate in research projects and gain experience in cutting-edge research under the guidance of USTC professors.

The programme is intended for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, master’s students and doctoral students who want to strengthen their research experience through work in USTC laboratories and research projects.

According to USTC, interns can develop their research capabilities while working under the guidance of professors. The programme may also help participants build academic relationships with USTC faculty and students that can be useful when applying for Master’s, PhD or postdoctoral programmes at the university.

Participants may also apply for free Chinese language and culture classes, providing an opportunity to learn basic Chinese and explore local Hui culture.

Scholarship Benefits

The official USTC page states that the university offers limited scholarships to outstanding students, and all applicants are evaluated for scholarship consideration. The fellowship has three levels:

Level A

The highest level of USTC Fellowship support includes:

• Tuition waiver
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free university dormitory
• Monthly stipend of RMB 2,500 for undergraduate students
• RMB 3,000 per month for master’s students
• RMB 3,500 per month for PhD students

Level B

Level B provides:

• Tuition waiver
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free university dormitory

Level C

Level C provides:

• Tuition waiver

Because USTC describes these as limited scholarships, applicants should not assume that every successful intern will receive Level A funding. Applicants who do not receive a fellowship may be admitted as self-financed students.

Who Can Apply?

According to the official eligibility requirements, applicants must:

• Be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport.
• Be between 18 and 40 years old.
• Be in good health.
• Currently be enrolled full-time in undergraduate Year 3 or Year 4, a Master’s programme, or a doctoral programme.
• Have no criminal record.
• Have a good command of English.

The programme is therefore particularly suited to students who are already undertaking university-level studies and want to gain additional research experience at USTC.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Check your eligibility.
Confirm that you meet USTC’s nationality, age, academic-enrollment, health, criminal-record and English-language requirements.

Step 2: Decide whether to seek a USTC Fellowship.
Applicants can apply for the available USTC Fellowship levels. Level A, B and C have different funding packages.

Step 3: Create an online application account.
Use the USTC online application system linked from the official Research Internship Program page.

Step 4: Select the programme.
Register and choose “Non-degree Program → Research Internship.”

Step 5: Complete the application form.
Enter the required information and upload the documents requested by USTC.

The official application materials include:

• Copy of passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate of enrollment
• Study Plan
• Transcript for the highest degree
• At least one recommendation letter from a full professor or associate professor, including their telephone number and email address

Documents not written in Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translations in Chinese or English.

Step 6: Submit the application online.
Review the information and submit the completed application through the USTC system.

Important Deadline

USTC does not publish one single annual deadline for all Research Internship applicants.

For applicants seeking USTC Fellowship Level A, the official schedule is:

• January 1 – March 31: Applications for the fall semester
• July 1 – September 30: Applications for the spring semester

Applicants seeking Level B, Level C or self-financed admission must complete the online application at least three months before their expected entry date.

Therefore, applicants planning for 2027 should use the official USTC application page and their intended entry date to determine the applicable deadline.

Related Opportunities

For readers interested in international research, internship and professional-development opportunities, AK Travels LTD has previously covered:

1. MITACS Globalink Internship – an international research internship opportunity in Canada.
2. WHO Internship Programme – internship opportunities with the World Health Organization.
3. CERN Administrative Student Programme – international student internship opportunities at CERN.

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Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The USTC Research Internship Program should not be advertised as automatically fully funded. USTC clearly states that only limited fellowships are available and that applicants are evaluated for scholarship support. Level A is the most comprehensive option, while Level B and Level C provide progressively less financial support.

The programme is particularly relevant to international students in the later years of undergraduate study or already pursuing Master’s or doctoral studies who want hands-on research experience in China.

Applicants should carefully prepare their CV, study plan, academic transcript, enrollment certificate and recommendation letter, and should apply according to the deadline applicable to their chosen funding level and intended entry date.

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