Applications are officially open for the USTC Research Internship 2026 at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). This is a fully funded internship designed for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students who are eager to work on research projects in one of China’s most prestigious universities. The program connects students with USTC professors for hands-on research, while offering cultural immersion and academic development. With a flexible duration of 3 to 11 months, this internship provides an excellent opportunity to boost your academic profile and gain real world research experience. Even better, there’s no application fee, and it’s open to talented students from all over the world.
USTC Research Internship 2026 Program Details
- Host Country: China
- University: University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
- Location: Hefei, Anhui Province
- Internship Duration: 3 to 11 Months
- Start Intake: Spring 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
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Financial Support Offered by USTC
USTC provides three fellowship levels for interns:
Level A Fellowship:
- Full tuition waiver
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Free dormitory accommodation
- Monthly stipend:
- Bachelor’s: 2,500 RMB (~392 USD)
- Master’s: 3,000 RMB (~470 USD)
- PhD: 3,500 RMB (~550 USD)
Level B Fellowship:
- Tuition waiver
- Free accommodation
- Medical insurance coverage
Level C Fellowship
- Tuition waiver only
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Fields Available for Research Internships
- Chemistry and Materials Science
- Computer Science and Technology
- Earth and Space Sciences
- Engineering Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Management
- Physical Sciences
- Information Science and Technology
- Public Affairs
- Software Engineering
- NSRL (National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory)
- SKLFS (State Key Lab of Fire Science)
- IMR (Institute of Microelectronics Research)
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Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
- Open to applicants of all nationalities except Chinese nationals.
- Mandatory to possess a valid foreign passport.
- Age between 18 and 40 years old.
- Physically and mentally healthy.
- Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Clean criminal record required.
- Must have strong English proficiency.
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How to Apply for the USTC Research Internship 2026?
Applicants must first contact and receive pre-acceptance from a USTC professor in their research area before applying online. You can find potential supervisors by checking the Supervisor Profiles and School Websites.
After securing pre-acceptance:
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit your application through the official USTC portal.
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