The Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) , Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) here announces the launch of the International Visiting Student Program. The program welcomes outstanding young researcher worldwide to strengthen academic exchanges, foster long-term networks for scientific research and innovation, as well as expand the scope of international cooperation and improve the quality of academic exchanges.

Eligibility

Any outstanding foreign Current Graduate Student from the world-class universities and leading research institutions are welcome to conduct 1-6 month academic visits or collaborative research at our institute.

Funding

Monthly Allowance: RMB 10,000 per student, covering accommodation, domestic transportation, and living expenses during the visit in China.

Transportation Subsidy: RMB 10,000 per student.

Administration

According to the administration requirements, all parties or individuals involved in the program shall perform clear division of responsibilities during the visit, as follows:

l Institute Responsibilities: Overall organization, recommendation, supervision, and personnel management.

l Cooperative Supervisor Responsibilities: Implementation and coordination of research activities during visit.

l Student Responsibilities: Submit a summary report within 30 days after the visit.

During your visits in China, you shall comply with relevant Chinese laws and regulations of the CAS, including but not limited to:

l Responsible resarch practices;

l Ethical guidelines for research involving humans, animals, or animal care (where applicable);

l All other Chinese laws and CAS policies governing scientific activities.

Your visits must be conducted in a single trip (not split into two or multiple separate trips). The visits shall last from 1 to 6 months (in monthly increments) and must be concluded by June 30, 2027.

Application

l Deadline

Applicants must submit the following required materials via their Chinese collaborative supervisor by March 21, 2026 (electronic submissions only; no paper materials required).

l Required Materials for international visiting students :

1. CAS International Visiting Student Application Form (with original signatures or clear e-signatures)

2. Recent passport-sized photo (bareheaded)

3. The scanned copy of the applicant passport's identity information page

4. Collaborative Research proposal (English)

5. Personal Resume (English)

6. One recommendation letter from Chinese collaborative supervisor

7.One recommendation letter from a foreign professor (including master’s supervisor, doctoral supervisor, or Principal Investigator (PI) of the research group at the current workplace).

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Yan at yanjn@sari.ac.cn.

CAS International Visiting Student-Application Form.zip