China Scholarship Council Visiting Researcher Scholarships (Cardiff University)

A joint scholarship programme between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Cardiff University that supports MPhil and doctoral researchers from mainland China to undertake a research visit at Cardiff. Recipients receive a tuition fee waiver from Cardiff University and a monthly living allowance provided by the CSC, and gain access to the university's research facilities and academic supervision. Research visits may last up to 24 months depending on the approved project.

Full tuition fee waiver, monthly living allowance, access to Cardiff University research facilities, academic supervision; research visit up to 24 months.

Applicants must be nationals of mainland China and currently enrolled in a research programme (MPhil or PhD) at a recognised Chinese university; they must meet Cardiff University's admission requirements including English language, and obtain a formal invitation from a supervisor or school at Cardiff.

Identify and secure agreement from a potential supervisor at Cardiff and obtain a formal invitation; apply to the China Scholarship Council following their annual schedule; request tuition fee exemption from Cardiff University after the primary award is granted.