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FULLY FUNDED SECAI AI SCHOLARSHIP AT TU DRESDEN OR LEIPZIG UNIVERSITY

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Application Deadline:  30th June, 2026

LOCATION:  Germany

The SECAI scholarship programs were created to support outstanding students during their studies or research visit connected to AI or a related field at TU Dresden or Leipzig University.

The scholarships are mainly based on academic excellence, but also aims to improve internationalization and diversity in AI-related teaching programs. Women in STEM subjects are particularly encouraged to apply. Special personal circumstances are taken into account, for example if students are systematically disadvantaged or prosecuted in their home countries, or are refugees of war.

ELIGIBILITY:

Target Group: The primary objective of SECAI’s scholarship program is to support highly qualified students as the next generation of AI talents during their AI studies at TU Dresden and Leipzig University:

Master students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig, primarily in the following study courses:

Computer Science at TU Dresden,

Nanoelectronic Systems at TU Dresden,

Tracks Computational Life Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence of Computational Modelling and Simulation at TU Dresden,

Data Science at Leipzig University,

Bioinformatics at Leipzig University, and

Medical Informatics at Leipzig University.

International students visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University

Students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig visiting international partners, especially within other SECAI activities, e.g., Research in Academic Projects for Students (RAPS) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs)

Who can apply: Students can apply if they meet all of the following criteria:

The content of their studies, chosen specialization, or topic of the project work planned under the scholarship is closely related to the research areas of SECAI.

They are students in an Master program, or students in a Diplom program where they have successfully completed the first two years of Diplom studies (Grundstudium).

They are students of TU Dresden or Leipzig University, or they are visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University.

They demonstrate an above-average academic track record, typically with a cumulative grade point average of 1.7 or better (after conversion to the German grading system). Exceptions may be made in case of adverse personal circumstances.

BENEFIT:

The residency scholarship consists of a monthly allowance as defined in the applicable scholarship regulations, currently EUR 934. Any extra income must be declared, and the scholarship may be reduced by the amount of gross income exceeding EUR 603. Foreign students may be entitled to a monthly family allowance.

Moreover, SECAI offers mobility grants to support both incoming and outgoing exchanges of students with international partners. The amount of mobility grants depends on the country.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES  SCHOLARSHIP (GSCAASS)

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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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