About Finding Supervisor

Q1: If I contacted with lots of supervisor but got no reply, what should I do?

A: Some supervisors will check the application material of applicants all together by February or beginning of March, if you get no reply, you can just finish your fellowship application and admission application first. USTC will help to send your file (Only if it is complete for both online application of Fellowship and USTC admission) to professors in relating fields.

Q2: How will USTC help to find supervisors?

A: the application form and documents of applicants whose online application for both Fellowship and USTC admission are complete will be downloaded and sent to relating schools and professors. Applicants will be informed through email of the further results.

Q3: What should I write in the email send to supervisors?

A: State clearly in your email, your name, country, university with its academic status, and your academic achievement, with attachments of your CV and research proposal. Further emails afterwards can include certificates, publications, awards, and other documents upon requests from the professor.

Q4: What should be avoided in contacting supervisors?

A: Do not send emails to many professors. To target two or three professors whose research field is much similar to yours. Sending group emails should be avoided, as it can be easily spammed and the professor may ignore you further contact. Send one email message to one professor each time.

APPLICATION

1. Who can apply?

Q: I’m now working in China. Can I apply for this scholarship program?

A: You can apply, but you have to submit documents showing your status as an on-post employee and permission of release if you get admission. International students cannot work at the same time and also this scholarship program is only offered to full-time postgraduate students. 

Q: I’m now studying in China and will graduate in July of 2019. Can I apply for this scholarship program?

A: If you are currently pursuing master study and will graduate by July, 2019, you can apply for this scholarship. Applicants currently pursuing doctoral degrees at any university/institution in China are NOT eligible for this fellowship.     

Q: I’m now in the last year of my program (not in China) and will graduate soon. Can I apply?

A: You can apply as long as you can provide a Pre-graduation Certificate to ensure that you will complete your study and obtain official degree certificate by July of 2019.

Q: I graduated recently (not from China) and waiting for the official degree certificate. Can I apply?

A: You can apply as long as you can obtain official degree certificate by July of 2019.

2. How to apply?

Q: Do I need to pay any application fees?

A: No, you don’t. We don’t charge any application fees for this scholarship program.

Q: Can I apply without an accepting supervisor?

A: No, you can’t. Applicants for this scholarship program must find a host supervisor.

Q: Can I contact two host supervisor simultaneously?

 A: One applicant can only submit one application package to the Fellowship Office. Once the Fellowship Office received two application package of the same applicant, the applicant must annul one of the two applications.

Q: If I can’t get pre-acceptance from one of USTC professors, how should I proceed with my application?

A: We encourage you to contact professors in related research field (professors’ profile:http://en.ustc.edu.cn/faculty/201105/t20110530_112483.html ) to get pre-acceptance. Fully communication between professors and applicants before admission has very positive influence for future study and research. 

Q: If I can get pre-acceptance from one of USTC professors, how much chance is there for me to get final admission?

A: We’re not able to tell how much chance. Besides acceptance by professor, the applications will also be reviewed by departments and university selection committee. Number of scholarship places is limited. However, fully communication between professors and applicants before admission has very positive influence for future study and research. 

Q: How can I find which program is taught in English?

A: Most of the doctoral degree programs can be conducted in English, while so far only several master degree programs in the field of management, business administration and public administration are conducted in English, but we strongly suggest you confirm the medium language of the program with professors and departments.

professors’ profile: http://en.ustc.edu.cn/faculty/201105/t20110530_112483.html    

schools/departments: http://en.ustc.edu.cn/5391/list.htm

Q: Where can I get information for a specific program, like courses, credits, requirements, etc.?

A: You may refer to our Graduate School for such information (in Chinese): http://gradschool.ustc.edu.cn/ylb/material/py/gzzd/17.pdf As for information in English, we suggest you to contact professors or departments.

professors’ profile: http://en.ustc.edu.cn/faculty/201105/t20110530_112483.html    

schools/departments: http://en.ustc.edu.cn/5391/list.htm

Q: My passport will expire soon. Can I still use it to apply for this scholarship program?

A: The passport you used for application should still be valid for one more year, because if you get admission, the passport information will be required for making admission documents and applying for visa in August.

Q: What should I submit for “Photocopy of degree certificate and academic transcript notarized by Ministry of Education or equivalent authority”?

A: You have to get the photocopy of your original degree certificate and transcripts to be notarized Ministry of Education or equivalent authority, like HEC.

Q: Where should I get physical examination?

A: Public hospital would be a good choice. For private hospital, we suggest you to confirm with Chinese embassy to see whether it is recognized. 

Q: I know English well and want to apply for a program taught in English, but I don’t have TOFEL or IELTS result. What should I do?

A: You have to submit other documents as a proof of your English proficiency.