USTC Future Scientist Exchange Program

The University of Science and Technology of China （USTC）will hold 2024 USTC Future Scientist Exchange Program (USTC FuSEP) from July 1^st to August 25^th, 2024 in Hefei, Anhui, China. This program will take the form of Summer Research. They would be delighted to invite students from Austria to attend this exciting program. 

The program information is as following (flyer):

1. What is the program about?

With the theme of "Science and Technology for a Shared Future", the 2024 FuSEP Summer Research Program will select excellent students to work on scientific research projects in experimental teams supervised by USTC professors for 4-8 weeks. Participants are expected to submit a report highlighting their research findings and experiences at USTC. Beyond the research experience, the program offers a diverse array of activities, including enlightening lectures on academic topics, visits to national laboratories, cultural site tours, and the chance to interact with USTC student clubs. More information can be found on the website: http://fusep.ustc.edu.cn

Field of research projects: Physics, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics*, Engineering*, Computer Science and Technology*

*Note: The projects for undergraduates in the fields of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering are jointly conducted with Zhejiang University, Nanjing University, and Fudan University under the Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS). Thus, undergraduates interested in these three fields need to apply through GripS (http://grips.zju.edu.cn ).

1. Program Duration

For undergraduates, July 1^st to August 25^th, minimum participation of 4 weeks

For graduates, one month from July 1^st to July 30^th

III. Target Students:

・   Remain full-time registered as an undergraduate or graduate student at home university during the stay at USTC;

・   Have completed at least two years of full-time undergraduate studies in the relevant major by the Summer of 2024;

・   Academic Excellence with a CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of “B” or above, with good knowledge of English. 

1. Online Application

Students should submit their application online at our website: http://fusep.ustc.edu.cn

Application deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024

1. Benefits

・  Waived tuition and registration fees;

・   Excellent students will be supported by the USTC Fellowship;

・   Provided Certificate of Participation and Performance Evaluation;

・   International participants who apply for USTC degree programs in the future will be given priority for winning a scholarship if they have obtained the certificate of the program

1. Contact

Feel free to contact us for any further information or details via incoming@ustc.edu.cn (for undergraduates), or visiting@ustc.edu.cn (for graduates).  

VII. Other opportunity at USTC

If a specific group is not found on the FUSEP webpage, students are encouraged to visit our website for an alternative opportunity - the USTC International Summer Research Program. For further program details and application information, please visit: https://ic.ustc.edu.cn/en/v7info.php?Nav_x=48