Future Scientist Summer Research Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2026 FuSEP Summer Research program (Future Scientist Exchange Program), a fully funded 6-week summer research opportunity hosted by the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, China. This prestigious program is open to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students from all nationalities who are passionate about scientific research.

It runs from June 22 to July 30, 2026, with an application deadline of March 22, 2026. There is no application fee, and the program provides comprehensive financial support, including waived tuition, registration, and on-campus housing fees, plus a fellowship (for excellent participants) covering travel grants and a meal plan. Participants gain hands-on research experience in top-tier labs, mentorship from distinguished USTC professors, exposure to cutting-edge facilities, and priority consideration for future USTC degree scholarships. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Program Type: Summer Research Internship / Exchange
• Degree Level: Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Host Country: China
• Host Institution: University of Science and Technology of China
• Duration: 6 weeks (June 22 – July 30, 2026)
• Application Deadline: March 22, 2026
• Open to All Nationalities
• No Application Fee
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Language: All activities conducted in English

What This Program Offers:

• Waived tuition, registration, and on-campus housing fees
• USTC Fellowship (for excellent students): travel grant + meal plan (food coverage)
• Hands-on research in top labs with world-class professors
• Mentorship from leading research teams
• Lectures on cutting-edge topics
• Visits to advanced facilities (e.g., superconducting tokamak) and industries
• Cultural excursions and activities in China
• Official Certificate of Participation
• Priority scholarships for future USTC degree applications

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be full-time registered undergraduate or graduate students at their home university during the entire program period (June–July 2026)
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant major/field by the program start date
• Demonstrate an excellent academic record, strong research potential, and genuine passion for scientific inquiry
• Have good proficiency in English (sufficient for research discussions, lectures, and activities—no specific test scores like IELTS required based on available information)

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Programs Available (Eligible Fields)

The program covers a broad range of disciplines in natural sciences and engineering. Eligible fields include (but are not limited to):

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology and Life Sciences
• Materials Science
• Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Engineering (various branches, including electrical, mechanical, and more)
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Astronomy and Space Sciences
• Other frontier areas in natural sciences and engineering breakthroughs

(Applicants propose supervisors/projects from USTC’s wide range of research areas—check the official Project & Supervisor page for specifics.)

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official website (Check the Link Below)
2. Click Apply Now to access the online application form.
3. Complete the form and upload the required documents:
4. Submit everything before the deadline: March 22, 2026.
5. Wait for notification by the end of April 2026.

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