Scholarship

China Scholarship Council Research Excellence Scholarship

University of Nottingham Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The China Scholarship Council Research Excellence Scholarship is a partnership between the University of Nottingham and the China Scholarship Council designed to support high-achieving Chinese students pursuing doctoral research. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding for a three-year PhD programme with an additional year to prepare the thesis. The University of Nottingham covers 100% of tuition fees, while the China Scholarship Council provides a monthly living allowance, healthcare insurance, and costs for air travel between China and the UK. This scholarship is available for PhD studies across any subject area at the University of Nottingham UK campus, making it a valuable opportunity for Chinese scholars seeking to advance their research careers in an internationally recognized institution. Successful candidates must be selected by both the University of Nottingham and the China Scholarship Council to receive the full scholarship package.

Duration 36 - 49 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Citizenship
China
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

research_proposal

Review process

Three-stage application process: (1) Apply for PhD course admission, (2) Apply for University of Nottingham scholarship through NottinghamHub, (3) Apply to China Scholarship Council. Selection by both University of Nottingham and CSC required.

Additional benefits

  • health_insurance
  • travel_support

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements