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Shenzhen University's Program for Outstanding Overseas PhDs

Research Stay

Shenzhen University (SZU) offers the Academic Exchange Support Program for Outstanding Doctoral Students from Overseas Universities, designed to enhance the internationalization of graduate education and foster international research cooperation. The program attracts outstanding young talents to SZU's doctoral disciplines by supporting full-time doctoral students from overseas universities to conduct scientific research and collaborative research projects. Participants engage in research at SZU for a period of one year or longer, receiving a scholarship. This initiative aims to promote academic exchange and provide valuable research experience within a dynamic international environment.

Program

Organizer: Shenzhen University
Host: Shenzhen University
Duration: 1 year
Locations: Asia, China, Shenzhen
Study Area: All

Application

Criteria: Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy, of good conduct, with excellent academic performance, remarkable scientific research capabilities, and outstanding development potentials, actively participating in scientific research. They must abide by Chinese laws and university regulations. They must be enrolled in overseas universities ranking within the top 200 in any two of the world's four authoritative rankings (THE, QS, US News, ARWU). Nationality is not limited. Applicants must have completed the coursework of their doctoral program, with a preference for those who have already passed the doctoral qualification examination. Prior to application, applicants must obtain consent and endorsement from their home university doctoral supervisor and contact a cooperative doctoral supervisor at Shenzhen University. Both supervisors must demonstrate a strong willingness for cooperation, and a mutually agreed visiting plan must be drawn up. The Shenzhen University supervisor must issue a letter of commitment to accept the applicant and provide facilities.
Required Degree: Bachelor
Target Degree: PhD
Required Documents:
  1. Supporting Letter by the Host Supervisor (Attachment 1)
  2. Research Proposal (Attachment 2)
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Resume
  5. Recommendation Letter from the Doctoral Supervisor
  6. Scanned copy of Undergraduate Graduation Certificate
  7. Scanned copy of Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
  8. Scanned copy of Doctoral Degree Certificate
  9. Scanned copy of Valid Identity Documents
  10. Scanned copy of Award Certificate
  11. Passport and Visa photo copy
  12. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Costs & Contact

Stipend: RMB 150,000-200,000 per year (pre-tax)
Cost: No tuition fees. Costs for off-campus housing (if applicable), personal and medical insurance, visa, and travel expenses are not covered.
Contact: medyjs@szu.edu.cn
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