Dreaming of traveling to China? GRIPS Summer Research Internship 2025 in China gives you the chance! It is a fully-funded summer internship program organized by four of China’s most prestigious universities (Zhejiang University, University of Science and Technology of China, Fudan University, and Nanjing University) in the Yangtze River Delta region of China.
The program aims to invite 200 students from all over the world from different universities to participate in a summer research internship at one of these universities. The duration of the internship is 5 to 6 weeks, and it lasts from June to August 2025. This program provides students with a live experience of research at top Chinese universities. There is no application fee, and the GRIPS program covers all expenses.
GRIPS Summer Research Internship Program 2025 in China Details:
Host Country:
- China
Internship Name:
- Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GRIPS)
Location:
- Hangzhou, Hefei, Shanghai, Wenjiang
Number of Interns:
- 200
Duration:
- 6 weeks
Dates:
- From June 23, 2025
Benefits:
- Fully Funded
Application Deadline:
- March 9, 2025
Training Locations:
The GRIPS Summer Internship Program will be hosted at Zhejiang University, University of Science and Technology of China, Fudan University, or Nanjing University. Participants will select a research project and be hosted at one of these universities located in Hangzhou, Hefei, Shanghai, and Nanjing.
Benefits of the training
The program covers:
- Full tuition and program registration
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Certificate of participation
- Free social and cultural activities throughout the program: excursions, walks, industrial visits, Chinese calligraphy lessons, Chinese tea making sessions, sightseeing tours and more.
GRIPS training areas:
- Engineering and Technology
- Interdisciplinary Sciences
- Life Sciences and Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Eligibility Criteria:
- The internship is open to all nationalities.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students at recognized universities.
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of their studies.
- Preference will be given to students in advanced undergraduate years.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record.
Required Documents:
- Online Application Form
- Official Transcript of Academic Record
- CV
- Statement of Purpose
- One Letter of Recommendation
- 3-minute Introductory Video
- Additional Supporting Documents
Program Timeline:
- Application Deadline: March 9, 2025, 11:59 PM
- Application Results: March 31, 2025
- Registration Period: April
A look at the four universities:
- Zhejiang University (ZJU):
One of the earliest institutions of higher education in China, ZJU is now a leading research university under the direct administration of the Chinese Ministry of Higher Education. It has consistently been ranked among the top universities in China in terms of its academic strengths in teaching, research and social service. - University of Science and Technology of China (USTV):
The university was ranked 93rd in the world and 4th in China according to the QS World University Rankings 2020. - Fudan University:
Fudan University is one of the most prestigious universities in China. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country, consistently ranked among the top universities in China and is known for its research and teaching excellence. The university also has a strong international presence, with students from all over the world studying at Fudan. - Nanjing University:
Nanjing University is ranked 8th in the BRICS rankings and 23rd in the Asia rankings. The university has a student body of around 30,000 students.
How to apply for the GRIPS Summer Internship Program 2025?
- Prepare all the required documents listed below in advance.
- When filling out the application form, you can choose a maximum of two supervisors from among the supervisors at four host universities, but you will only be accepted into one supervised project.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit your application online no later than March 9, 2025.
The admissions team will contact you via email, so make sure to enter a valid and correct email address in the application form, and check your mail regularly.
