Fully Funded USTC Research Internship 2026 in China

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has announced their research internship program 2026 applications. This is a fully-funded global project that is open to students of all academic levels to carry out state-of-the-art research with the guidance of faculty members of the world-renowned USTC.

The program is based in Hefei, Anhui Province and has a 3-11 month program with a Spring 2026 intake. Applications are due before the end of September 30, 2025, and no application fee is required.

USTC offers extensive financial aid in the form of three levels of fellowships, Level A being fully tuition, medical insurance, free housing and monthly stipends of ¥2,500-3,500 USD (depending on level of study).

The program covers 16 research fields such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering and special institutes. The participants are exposed to the best laboratories and are also exposed to Chinese culture and language.

USTC Research Internship 2026 – We are accepting applications!

Country: China
University: University of science and technology of China (USTC)
Location: Hefei, Anhui
Duration: 3 to 11 months (Spring 2026 intake)
Funding: Fully funded
Deadline: September 30, 2025

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Financial Perks at a Glance

USTC has three levels of fellowship:

Level A

Full tuition waiver
Extensive health care coverage.
Free on-campus dormitory
Monthly stipend:
2,500 RMB ≈ 392 USD (Bachelor’s)
3,000 RMB ≈ 470 USD (Master’s)
3,500 RMB ≈ 550 USD (PhD)

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Level B

Tuition waiver
Medical insurance
On-campus accommodation

Level C

Tuition waiver only

Why is this Internship Special?

Elite Research: Collaborate with renowned USTC professors in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Academic Boost: Forge meaningful relationships and put your future education at USTC on a serious footing.

Cultural Immersion: Take simple lessons in the Chinese language and be exposed to the rich Hui culture.

Areas of research you can explore.

Explore any of these adventurous areas:
Chemistry/Materials Science.
Computer Science/Technology.
Earth & Space Sciences
Engineering Science
Gifted Young Program
Humanities & Social Sciences
Information Science/Technology.
Life Sciences
Management
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Science
Public Affairs
Software Engineering
NSRL (National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory)
SKLFS (State Key Laboratory of Fire Science)
IMR (Institute of Microelectronics of CAS)

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Eligibility Requirements

You qualify to be a great candidate as long as you:
Hold a non-Chinese passport
Ages 18 to 40
Well-built and healthy, clean criminal record.
Strong English proficiency
In your 3rd/4th year of undergraduate study or pursuing a Master degree or doctoral degree.
At least high school education? Good–but you must be an undergraduate, where required (by the USTC itself)

How to Apply

1: Contact a USTC professor in your area of research interest and get a pre-acceptance letter. You can get the right match in supervisor profiles and school websites.

2: Go to the USTC online application portal.

3: Choose: Non-degree Program Research Internship.

4: Complete the application and attach supporting documentation such as: