Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026, and April 30th, 2026, respectively, for enrollment in the autumn semester.
LOCATION: China
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is a national organization for scientific research, technology transfer, and education in agriculture. GSCAAS has been established by GSCAAS to sponsor international students and scholars with outstanding academic performance to pursue higher education at CAAS. Those who have received scholarships from the Chinese government or Beijing government are not eligible for the scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY:
Non-Chinese citizens;
Healthy and willing to abide by the Chinese laws and decrees;
Conform to the education and age requirements as follows:
Master’s programs: holds a Bachelor’s degree and is under the age of 35;
Doctoral programs: holds a Master’s degree and is under the age of 40;
General Scholar: has at least two years’ undergraduate studies and is under the age of 45;
Senior Scholar: holds a Master’s or higher degree, or has an academic title of associate professor or higher, and is under the age of 50.
English and/or Chinese proficiency.
Application Documents: (Submitting via the online application system, not via via email.) Application Form for Study in CAAS-2026
Everyone is REQUIRED to fill in the GSCAAS online application system
Please choose the major and host supervisor cautiously based on the attached Supervisor List and submit your application after a thorough discussion with the expected supervisor. The catalogue of the International Students Programs -2026 is attached below the content and will continue to be updated on a regular basis.
GSCAAS-OWSD fellowship: This Fellowship has been jointly established by GSCAAS and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), and is offered to female scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the South. Please refer to: https://owsd.net/career-development/phd-fellowship. GSCAAS will issue the applicants a Preliminary Acceptance Letter when the eligible application documents were received.
BENEFIT:
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS): A fee waiver for tuition and basic textbooks. The cost of experiments or internships beyond the program curriculum is at the student’s own expense. Costs of books or learning materials other than the required basic textbooks must be covered by the student.
Free on-campus dormitory accommodation.
Living allowance (per month):
Master’s student & General Scholar: 3,000 RMB;
Doctoral student & Senior Scholar: 3,500 RMB.
Fee to cover Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
Since the GSCAAS has a limited quota for the Chinese Government Scholarship-University program, applicants (especially those who apply for the Master’s program) are encouraged to apply for the CGS-Bilateral program from the Embassy
The Graduate School of CAAS Scholarship (GSCAASS): The GSCAAS covers the following:
A fee waiver for tuition and basic textbooks. Costs of experiments or internships beyond the program curriculum are at the student’s own expense. Costs of books or learning materials other than required basic textbooks must also be covered by the student.
Free on-campus dormitory accommodation (supported by GSCAAS supervisor).
Research Assistantship (per month, supported by GSCAAS supervisor):
Master’s student & General Scholar: 3,000 RMB;
Doctoral student & Senior Scholar: 3,500 RMB.
Fee to cover Comprehensive Medical Insurance provided by GSCAAS.
The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS):BGS has been established by the Beijing Government to sponsor international students and scholars with outstanding academic performance to pursue higher degrees in Beijing. The winners of BGS are exempt from tuition costs for the specific academic year. The GSCAAS supervisor provides research assistant fellowship, accommodation fee of on-campus dormitory and GSCAAS covers Comprehensive Medical Insurance for the international student. Those who have received CGS are not eligible for BGS.
GSCAAS-OWSD fellowship: The GSCAAS-OWSD fellowship covers:
A monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals while in the host country;
A special allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship;
The opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, on a competitive basis;
A return ticket from the home country to the host institute for the agreed research period;
Annual medical insurance contribution (USD 200/year), Visa expenses.
Study fees (including tuition and registration fees) in agreement with the chosen host institute, which is also expected to contribute.
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