CSC–UPM Cooperative PhD Programme 2026

The CSC–UPM Cooperative PhD Programme 2026 is a fully funded PhD opportunity at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). It offers a UIF-backed pathway for doctoral research across multiple fields with a 48-month placement at UPM. Selected applicants receive tuition and research fee waivers, a CSC monthly living stipend, round-trip international airfare, and supervision from UPM faculty.

Tuition and research fee waivers, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, supervisor support, and assistance with registration, enrollment, and visa procedures.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) qualifying them for PhD admission in the country where it was issued, meet UPM’s general PhD entry requirements in their field, demonstrate English proficiency, provide required documents, and secure acceptance from a UPM supervisor before applying to CSC.

Identify a UPM supervisor to discuss research plans, prepare admission documents and a signed research proposal, obtain UPM acceptance, then apply to the CSC scholarship via the CSC portal.