🌏 USTC Research Internship Program 2026 (Fully Funded) — China

📌 Program Overview

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) invites applications for the USTC Research Internship Program 2026. This fully funded internship is open to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to gain hands-on research experience in one of the world’s leading institutions.

🎁 Internship Benefits

✨ What You Will Get

• 🎓 Tuition Waiver — no program fees

• 🏠 Free Accommodation — housing provided on campus

• 💰 Monthly Stipend:

  • Undergraduate: 2,500 RMB

  • Master’s: 3,000 RMB

  • PhD (Level A): 3,500 RMB

• 🩺 Health Insurance — full coverage during your stay

• 🌍 Cultural Immersion — free Chinese language & culture classes, local tours, and campus events

• 🔬 Research Access — work with world-class labs, professors, and projects

✅ Eligibility Criteria

✔️ Non-Chinese citizens aged 18–40
✔️ Undergraduate (3rd or 4th year) or Master’s student
✔️ Good physical & mental health
✔️ Valid foreign passport
✔️ Proficient in English
✔️ Strong academic record

📄 Required Documents

📝 Application Form
🎓 Academic transcripts & diploma
📖 CV or resume
📑 Pre-acceptance letter from USTC professor
📄 Proof of English proficiency
🛂 Valid passport
📜 No criminal record certificate

🖥️ Application Process

1️⃣ Find a Supervisor — Contact a USTC professor in your research field and secure a pre-acceptance letter.
2️⃣ Register Online — Apply via USTC’s official application portal (select Non-Degree Program → Research Internship).
3️⃣ Upload Documents — Submit all required files in the portal.
4️⃣ Submit Application — Review carefully before the final submission.

📅 Important Dates

⏳ Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2025

🚀 Why Choose USTC?

🌟 Top research environment in Asia
🌟 Fully funded with stipends and free housing
🌟 Hands-on experience with global professors
🌟 Boosts academic & career profile
🌟 Cultural exchange and networking in China