China Scholarship Council – University of Bristol joint-funded PhD Scholarship

Fully funded PhD scholarships for Chinese students to carry out research at the University of Bristol.

The China Scholarship Council (CSC)/University of Bristol joint-funded scholarships programme offers 60 fully funded PhD scholarships for up to 48 months of research at the University of Bristol.

The University of Bristol provides full tuition fees for each PhD programme.

The China Scholarship Council provides:

• a stipend (as specified by the Chinese Government)
• a return international airfare between China and the UK
• funding to cover passport and visa fees.

All scholarship students are required to return to China for 2 years after graduation.

CSC scholarship (private route) applications We no longer accept applications for the CSC scholarship (private route) - “个人渠道”.

You must:

• be no more than 35 years old
• have a strong academic background
• be a permanent resident of China when you apply. Chinese students who are already studying outside China may be eligible; see CSC policies
• fulfil the entry requirements set by the University
• have an appropriate level of English
• meet the UK governemnt visa requirements
• meet the CSC's criteria, including:
• if you're applying from China (domestic applicant), you must have obtained an Undergraduate/Masters degree (or be in the process of completing one). If you have already completed your Masters, you must be employed.
• if you're currently employed in China, your employer must support your application and provide a reference letter.
• if you're applying from outside China (overseas applicant), you must have obtained a master's degree within the past 12 months or you must be currently completing your master's degree. (If you return to China after your study abroad, you must follow the rules as a domestic applicant).

If you have already started your PhD programme at the University, you are no longer eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students from other UK or overseas universities are only eligible for the scheme if they are applying to start their PhD programme as a new student at the University of Bristol.

Visiting students or scholars If you are interested in applying for CSC funding as a visiting student or scholar, contact the School.