Short-term Research exchange Program of the Chinese Government Scholarship
To deepen academic friendship and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign youth, and to build a platform for exchange among young scientific research talents worldwide, the China Scholarship Council (hereinafter referred to as CSC) will continue to implement the China Government Scholarship Short-term Research Exchange Program (English abbreviation: China Link) in 2026.
1. Funding Categories:
Regular Advanced Students: Applicable to current undergraduate and master’s students applying
Senior Advanced Students:Applicable to current doctoral students and faculty members applying
2. Duration of Funding:
1–12 months, with the arrival date in China no later than August 31, 2027
3. Language of Instruction:
English or Chinese, subject to the program offerings of Chinese institutions
4. Fields of Study:
All majors are accepted except for Chinese language studies
Full scholarship support during the stay in China, including tuition waiver, on-campus accommodation waiver, and comprehensive medical insurance fees;
A living allowance will be provided according to the standards of the Chinese Government Scholarship, at RMB 3,000 per month for regular advanced students and RMB 3,500 per month for senior advanced students.
1. Applicants must hold non-Chinese nationality and be in good physical and mental health;
2. For regular advanced student applicants, the age limit is 45 years; for senior advanced student applicants, the age limit is 50 years;
3. At the time of application and participation in the program, applicants must be full-time students or faculty members at overseas partner institutions of the CSC; see Attachment 1 for the list of partner institutions;
4. Applicants must have already received an admission offer from a Chinese institution; see Attachment 2 for the list of Chinese institutions;
1. Applicants should contact Chinese institutions in advance to secure admission.
It is recommended that applicants consult the international student admissions office of the Chinese institution as early as possible to confirm the specific deadline for applications (requirements may vary by institution).
2. Applicants should log in to the Chinese Government Scholarship Online Application System for Studying in China (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) to complete the online scholarship application.
After submitting the application, applicants should contact the international student admissions office of the Chinese institution via email or other designated channels, clearly stating the following information: “Applicant’s Name + CSC Application Serial Number + Application for China Link Scholarship.”
The scholarship application portal remains open year-round for applicants.
3. Chinese institutions processing China Link scholarship applications must submit the list of candidates to the CSC at least two months prior to the student’s arrival in China.
4. The CSC will regularly inform Chinese institutions of scholarship award decisions on a monthly basis.
5. Chinese institutions will notify applicants of their scholarship award results.
Attachments:
1. List of Overseas Institutions
2. List of Chinese Institutions
3. User Guide for China Link Scholarship Applicants’ Online System