USTC Research Internship 2027 in China (Funded)

The USTC Research Internship 2027 is offered by the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei. It runs for 3 to 11 months from Spring 2027, with a monthly stipend, a free dormitory, and a tuition waiver. Applications close on 30 September 2026.

Overview

About the Internship

You join a research group at one of China’s leading science universities and work on real projects for a few months up to almost a year. It is a strong line on your CV if you plan a master’s or PhD later.

What You Get

• A monthly stipend: about 2,500 RMB for bachelor’s students, 3,000 RMB for master’s, 3,500 RMB for PhD students
• A free university dormitory
• A tuition waiver
• Comprehensive medical insurance

Who Can Apply

• All nationalities, with a valid non-Chinese passport
• Ages 18 to 40
• A high school diploma or higher
• Good health and a clean record
• Strong English

Application Fee

None.

The Pre-acceptance Step

You must get pre-acceptance from a USTC professor before you submit the online application. Find a supervisor whose research matches yours and email them early. This step takes time and it decides everything.

How to Apply

• Email a USTC professor in your area with a short, specific message and your CV.
• Get their pre-acceptance.
• Submit the online application with your documents.
• Finish before 30 September 2026.

Deadline

30 September 2026.

What research area are you aiming for? Tell us in the comments.

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