Huazhong Agricultural University China CSC Short-Term Research Scholarship 2025

The Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) is offering the 2025 Chinese Government Scholarship Short-term Research Exchange Program (China Link), which provides fully funded short-term research scholarships for international graduate students, doctoral candidates, and faculty members from CSC partner institutions.

Key Details:

 * Type: Fully Funded

 * Degree Levels: Masters, PhD

 * Available Subjects: All Subjects

 * Eligible Nationalities: Open to all international students (excluding Chinese)

 * Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

 * Latest Arrival Date in China: August 31, 2026

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Program Overview

The China Link Scholarship aims to enhance academic collaboration between China and top foreign institutions. HZAU welcomes visiting international scholars to engage in scientific research and cultural exchange for a duration of 1 to 12 months. Research and courses may be conducted in English or Chinese, depending on the academic department.

Benefits

Selected scholars will receive:

 * Tuition waiver

 * Monthly stipend (amount based on CSC funding category)

 * Free on-campus accommodation

 * Comprehensive medical insurance

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

 * Be a non-Chinese citizen

 * Be enrolled as a full-time student or faculty at a CSC-partner institution

 * Be physically and mentally healthy

 * Meet HZAU's admission criteria

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Application Procedure

Applicants should start the application process at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. The application involves two main steps:

 1. HZAU Application Portal

 * Visit: HZAU International College [https://ic.hzau.edu.cn/]

 * Select: “Short-term Program – CSC China Link Scholarship Program”

 * Follow the instructions provided.

 2. CSC Online Application

 * Visit: CSC Online Application [https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login]

 * Choose: Program Type B

 * Institution Code for HZAU: 10504

 * After submission, email your application serial number to: studyinhzau@mail.hzau.edu.cn [studyinhzau@mail.hzau.edu.cn]

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 * Personal CV

 * Study/research plan

 * Recommendation letters

 * Academic transcripts

 * Language proficiency certificate (in English or Chinese)

Important Notes

 * All application information must be truthful and complete; falsified documents will lead to disqualification.

 * International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

For more information and to apply, visit the official HZAU Scholarship Page [https://yjs.hzau.edu.cn/info/1183/505838.htm].