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PhD Fellowships of China Studies Program

Xiamen University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 PhD Fellowships of the China Studies Program. These fellowships aim to support outstanding international scholars pursuing research on China in Humanities and Social Sciences.

To be eligible for the PhD studentship, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, with a solid academic foundation and a focus on China-related research in Humanities and Social Sciences. For the Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship, applicants must be enrolled as doctoral students in foreign universities and have a minimum of HSK Level 3 proficiency in Chinese.

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Xiamen University (XMU) is one of China’s top universities, renowned for its beautiful campus and academic excellence. It is part of China’s prestigious 211 Project, 985 Project, and Double First-Class Initiative, which aim to cultivate world-class institutions. XMU has a strong international presence, with collaborations with over 270 universities worldwide and a global outreach that includes Confucius Institutes across five continents.

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 1 September 2025.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Xiamen University
  • Department: Center for Language Education and Cooperation
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Full Chinese government scholarship, round-trip international travel (economy class) per year
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Multiple awards available
  • Nationality: Open to non-Chinese citizens
  • The award can be taken in: China (Xiamen University)

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Non-Chinese nationals
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any China-related research in Humanities and Social Sciences, as outlined in the China Studies Program
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health
  • Have a solid academic foundation and research aspirations focused on China-related topics
  • Proficiency in Chinese is required (HSK Level 3 for Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship, HSK Level 5 for Ph.D. Fellowship in China)
  • For the Joint Research PhD Fellowship, applicants must be registered doctoral students in foreign universities
  • For the PhD Fellowship in China, applicants should be Master’s degree holders or recent graduates.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application on the CSP Application System by February 28, 2025: CSP Application System
  2. Submit the application on Xiamen University’s International Student Application System by February 15, 2025: XMU Application System
  3. Applicants must submit the required documents in both English and Chinese, as outlined in the application guidelines.

Benefits

  • Full Chinese government scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and health insurance
  • Round-trip international travel (economy class) once a year
  • Post-graduation support through opportunities for publication, further study in China, and participation in international academic conferences.

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