The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization, was founded in 2018. Thirty-seven academic institutions, international organizations, and scientific organizations worldwide are founding members. The ANSO Scholarship aims to promote better collaboration, technology, and communication while enhancing regional and global science and technology capabilities, human livelihoods, and welfare.
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Opportunity Description
The Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization, was founded in 2018. Thirty-seven academic institutions, international organizations, and scientific organizations worldwide are founding members. ANSO aims to promote better collaboration, technology, and communication while enhancing regional and global science and technology capabilities, human livelihoods, and welfare.
To develop young scientists from all over the world, the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents was formally established in 2019. Every year, 200 Master’s students & 300 Ph.D. students will be given financial aid through the ANSO Scholarship to further postgraduate studies at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Science & Technology of China, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, or CAS institutes located throughout China.
The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Ph.D. Scholarship, a subcategory of the ANSO Scholarship, is formally introduced this year. In line with TWAS priorities, UNESCO’s 2 target groups, the least developed nations (LDCs) and women will get particular focus. TWAS/UNESCO will choose up to 40 Ph.D. candidates from underdeveloped countries each year for this category.
The main sponsor of the ANSO Scholarship is CAS, an essential founding member of the organization. The ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Ph.D. Scholarship recipients get financing in part from TWAS & UNESCO, two of the organization’s founding members. Everyone interested to work with ANSO to develop a much more varied scholarship program is encouraged to join.
Brief Details:
- Provided by: Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO)
- Scholarship type: Fully funded
- Degree Level: Master’s degree & PhD
- Host University: USTC/ UCAS or CAS
- Location: China
- Deadline: February N/A
- Eligible Nationalities: All non-Chinese countries
Benefits of the ANSO Scholarship
- Students pursuing master’s degrees receive a monthly stipend of 3000 RMB.
- Ph.D. students receive a monthly salary of 6000 or 7000 RMB.
- Medical protection.
- Cost of tuition.
- Travel expenses.
Eligibility Criteria for the ANSO Scholarship
- Candidates must not be Chinese nationals.
- For master’s programs, a bachelor’s degree is necessary, and for Ph.D. programs, a master’s degree is.
- English or Chinese communication skills are required.
- A master’s degree applicant must be under 30 years old.
- A Ph.D. candidate must be less than 35 years old.
- Applicants are not permitted to work throughout the scholarship period.
- Must meet entrance requirements.
- This grant is not open to candidates who are now enrolled in one of the Chinese institutes for a Master’s or Ph.D. program.
- One person cannot simultaneously apply for USTC and UCAS.
- It is only necessary to apply for one supervisor from the USTC or UCAS institute.
Note: Successful candidates awarded an ANSO scholarship to further a master’s degree will have their scholarship stopped and cancelled if they do not pass the yearly evaluation. Additionally, Ph.D. applicants are unable to give the annual review. They won’t receive a formal Ph.D. degree, and their scholarship will be rejected.
Documents Required for the ANSO Scholarship
- Chinese or English language competency certificate.
- Copy of the 1st page of the passport (information pages).Include your research experience in a new version of your CV.
- Recent academic records, including transcripts and certificates (bachelor’s degrees for master’s and Ph.D.).
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates are required.
- Two letters of reference from former academic advisers who are familiar with you; the letters must be in Chinese or English, be signed, and be printed on letterhead with your name, the date, and contact information (email and phone number).
- five copies of scholarly works published as a research proposal (if possible).
- You need a medical certificate.
Notes
- English or Chinese must be used to write all documents.
- For the online application system, the materials must be in the appropriate format.
- A scholarship recipient must present a physical copy of their passport, academic transcript, and academic diploma to the USTC/UCAS scholarship office upon arrival in China.
- Those who apply but do not satisfy these requirements will be rejected.
- CAS will fund the items above 1 through 4 for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO Ph.D. recipients. Scholarship; items TWAS/UNESCO will cover 5 and 6. CAS will pay all the aforementioned expenses for all other recipients of ANSO Scholarships.
- The criteria and process for item 5 and item 6’s reimbursement and allowance shall adhere to the sponsor’s regulations.
- Any scholarship recipient physically present in China, the host nation, at the time of application would NOT be qualified for travel reimbursement.
- All recipients of awards must complete centralized instruction in the Chinese language and Chinese culture, all prerequisite credits, practical research, and completion of their degree thesis in colleges and schools affiliated with USTC/UCAS or CAS institutes.
Any recipient of a master’s degree who fails their yearly examinations will suffer the following penalties:
- Having their scholarship revoked;
- Ceasing to pursue a master’s degree; and
- Receiving only a certificate of attendance for the time spent studying in China rather than a complete master’s degree.
If a Ph.D. recipient fails the qualification exam or annual assessment, they may be subject to the following penalties:
- Having their scholarship revoked;
- Ceasing their Ph.D. studies; and
- Receiving a certificate of attendance for the time spent studying in China but not a doctoral degree.
How to Apply for the ANSO Scholarship?
- Identify a mentor from a qualified institution. If the professor approves you, send your CV, research proposal, and other necessary materials to them by email. Additionally, you must specify the degree you want to pursue.
- Before the scholarship deadline, email the supervisor’s remark page to the USTC or UCAS and ask your supervisor to sign and finish it.
- Request that the college or institute your supervisor is connected to for the UCAS receive a physical copy of the Supervisor’s feedback page.
- Complete the online application form and upload the necessary files.
Submission Email: anso@ustc.edu.cn
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For more information about ANSO Scholarship, please refer to the ANSO’s official website.
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