Official 2026–2027 CSC Silk Road: five English-taught four-year doctorates; Thailand among priority countries, IELTS 6/TOEFL 80, 22 May deadline and full coverage including CNY 3,500 monthly stipend.
Checked on 31 Oct 2026
What to prepare
CSC application form
Passport valid at least 12 months from study start
Notarized highest qualification or expected graduation
Academic transcripts since bachelor studies
English certificate
Study plan of at least 1,000 words in Chinese/English
Two professor/associate-professor recommendations
Medical examination valid six months
Police clearance normally issued within six months
Supporting research/artwork where applicable
Notarized translations where required
Conditions
CSC Silk Road route; annual review and non-stacking rules apply. Thailand explicitly listed as a priority country.
Application on both CSC portal and SNNU system; university selection and CSC final review.
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship — Silk Road 2026/2027
