The China Link Short-term Scientific Exchange Scholarship Program 2026 offers international students, researchers, and academic professionals the opportunity to participate in short term scientific and academic exchanges at top Chinese universities and research institutions.
The programme is designed to strengthen international academic collaboration, encourage scientific innovation, and promote cultural exchange between China and participating countries. It provides financial support for scholars and students who wish to conduct research, academic visits, joint projects, or laboratory work in China.
For students and researchers seeking global exposure and international collaboration opportunities, this scholarship programme offers valuable academic and professional benefits.
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What Is The China Link Scholarship Program?
The China Link Short-term Scientific Exchange Scholarship Program is funded and managed by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). The programme supports foreign students, faculty members, researchers, and scholars invited by Chinese universities or research institutions for short term academic and scientific exchanges.
The scholarship aims to:
- Promote international scientific cooperation
- Strengthen academic partnerships
- Encourage knowledge sharing
- Support joint research initiatives
- Build long term global academic networks
Participants can carry out research activities, attend lectures, collaborate on projects, and engage in cultural exchange during their stay in China.
In order to deepen the academic friendship and mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign young generation, and to build a platform for the exchange of scientific research young talents in the world, China Scholarship Council (CSC) continues to carry out China Link Short-term Scientific Exchange Scholarship Program (referred to as China Link Scholarship) in 2026.
Program Scheme
Funding Categories
General scholar: applicable to current undergraduates or graduates.
Senior scholar: applicable to current Ph. D candidates or faculties
Duration
1-12 months
Start studying in China no later than August 31, 2027.
Working Language
English or Chinese, depending on the program provided by the Chinese host universities.
Study/Research Fields:
All disciplines other than Chinese language study.
Funding
Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship from CSC during their stay in China, including tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly stipend (CNY 3,000 for general scholars; CNY 3,500 for senior scholars).
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Eligibility
- Be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China and be in good health both mentally and physically.
- Be under 45 applying for general scholars.
- Be under 50 applying for senior scholars.
- Register as full-time student or employed as full-time academic staff at CSC’s foreign partner university by the time of application and throughout the proposed stay in China.
- Foreign University List please refer to Appendix 1.
- Have obtained admission qualification from the host Chinese university for the next intake
- Host Chinese University List please refer to Appendix 2.
Application Process
- Applicants shall contact the host Chinese university in advance to obtain admission qualification.
- It is recommended that applicants consult the host university’s international student admission department as early as possible to confirm the specific deadline for university-level review (requirements may vary by institution).
- Applicants log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) to complete CSC online scholarship application. After submission, contact the host university’s international student admission department via email or the institution’s designated channel, and clearly inform them of the following information:「Full Name + CSC Serial Number + Application for China Link Scholarship」.
- For the Online Application Guide, please refer to Appendix 3.
- The CSC application portal is open to applicants all year round.
- Host Chinese universities will process China Link Scholarship applications and must submit the scholarship nomination list to CSC at least 2 months before the students’ arrival in China.
- CSC notifies Chinese host universities of scholarship award results on a monthly basis.
- Host Chinese universities notify scholarship award results to applicants
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the China Link Scholarship Program 2026 may receive the following benefits:
1. Tuition Fee Waiver
The scholarship generally covers tuition and academic related fees during the exchange period.
2. Accommodation Support
Recipients may receive free university accommodation or a housing subsidy.
3. Monthly Stipend
Students and researchers may receive a monthly living allowance to help cover daily expenses.
4. Medical Insurance
Comprehensive medical insurance is usually provided for international participants.
5. Access To Research Facilities
Participants can use laboratories, libraries, and research facilities at host institutions in China.
Required Documents
Applicants may need to prepare the following documents:
- Valid passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Study or research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Invitation letter from a Chinese university
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Physical examination form
Additional documents may be requested by the host institution or the China Scholarship Council.
