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ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: : 31 January 2026 (Beijing Time)

LOCATION: China

According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Eligible applicants should NOT hold Chinese citizenship;

Eligible applicants must be nationals of eligible developing countries in the South (Developing Countries in the South | TWAS)

Eligible applicants should be proficient in English or Chinese;

For PhD program applicants: you should be born after 1st January 1991­­ (inclusive);

Eligible applicants should meet the admission criteria for international students of USTC/UCAS;

Eligible applicants should NOT take up other assignments during the period of his/her scholarship.

If the applicant is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at any university/institution in China, s/he will NOT be eligible for the PhD program of this scholarship. Otherwise, s/he will be disqualified from admission and the situation will be reported to the current university/institution

You are NOT allowed to apply for the ANSO Scholarship in both USTC and UCAS simultaneously; otherwise, you will be disqualified from admission.

The 2025/2026 ANSO Scholarship is open for application on 15 October 2025 (The exact dates might be slightly different for USTC and UCAS; please check their websites for details).

Deadline for Applicants and Referees: 31 January 2026 (Beijing Time)

Application Materials

For USTC applicants, please refer to Application Guideline for Graduate Applicants to USTC (here)

For UCAS applicants, please refer to the Call for  Doctoral Programs for International Students (here)

Application Portal

File and submit your application in the USTC/UCAS admission system as requested before the deadline.

When applying:

Firstly, choose “the CAS-ANSO Scholarship” in your application. 

Secondly, if you want to be considered a potential candidate for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship, check the box as instructed in the application system.

BENEFIT:

PhD program benefits include:

Tuition waiver

Monthly stipend: 6,000 or 7,000 CNY/month (depending on whether the awardee has passed the qualification test arranged by the University), up to 48 months

Health insurance

Application fee waiver

International travel allowance from awardee’s home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate)

One-time visa

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

PHD POSITION IN CANNABIS SEX DETERMINATION PROGRAM AT SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

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LOCATION: Australia 

This Australian Research Council-funded project aims to characterize the monoecy trait in detail, using genetic, physiological and functional genomic approaches; and to exploit the resulting knowledge for improved development and control of sex expression in hemp.

They are currently seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to focus on quantitative genetic and functional genomic aspects of the project.  The successful candidate will map quantitative trait loci to identify genes responsible for monoecy in hemp and characterize the role of ethylene signaling in monoecy trait expression.

ELIGIBILITY:

Meet the entry requirements to enroll in a PhD at Southern Cross University on a full-time basis, including a bachelor’s degree (Hons, 2nd class or above) or a master’s degree with a relevant research component or an equivalent higher research degree in biogeochemistry, environmental science, limnology or marine science.

Demonstrated strong analytical, scientific writing, and communication skills (in English).

Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to meet English Language Proficiency requirements (an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) Academic (or equivalent) equal to or above 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and no other band less than 6.5).

Additional experience:

Experience with establishing mapping population, crossing and backcrossing

Experience with genomics, transcriptomics, and/or proteomics.

Experience with statistical analyses and programming (e.g. R).

How to Apply:

Prepare a cover letter outlining your interest in the project, relevant experience, and career goals (<1 page).

Current CV with academic qualifications, publications, and relevant work experiences.

Contact details of at least two academic/professional referees.

Certified copies of academic transcripts.

Proof of English language proficiency (for international applicants).

Early 2026, but the application will remain open until the position is filled (open to international applicants). For more information or to apply for this PhD Scholarship opportunity, please email Professor Tobias Kretzschmar 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

BENEFIT:

Scholarship: This position is fully funded at the RTP rate ($34,315 per annum—2026 rate indexed annually) for three years and three months. The scholarship is tax-free and paid in fortnightly installments.

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