Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) - China Doctoral Specialization Grants

What you get

You receive a monthly allowance for a research stay at a Chinese university. For long stays of at least 1 year you get 1,217.33 EUR per month, for up to 4 years for a full doctorate, or 1 year for a post-doctoral stay. For a short stay of 1 to 6 months the allowance is 1,300 EUR per month.

In addition to the monthly allowance, you will receive: an annual return economy-class flight (up to 1,300 EUR upon presentation of receipts), a one-off settlement allowance of 123.95 EUR, health, repatriation and third-party liability insurance, 24.79 EUR per month for local travel, as well as up to 500 EUR towards the costs of your final thesis. The Chinese university will cover your tuition fees and enrolment fees. The scholarship is provided by Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) and the F.R.S.-FNRS under an agreement with the China Scholarship Council.

Who can apply

• Your level: You hold a Master’s degree, are a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher.
• Your institution: You have obtained your Master’s degree from a higher education institution run or funded by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, or you are enrolled there or conducting research there.
• Where you go: You are conducting research at a university in China. You contact the university yourself and receive confirmation of your admission.
• Timing: The application must be submitted no later than 5 years after obtaining the qualification required for the scholarship.
• Field of study: Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. Priority will be given to fields such as digital technologies, agriculture, life sciences and health, new materials, nanotechnology, energy and the environment, aerospace, logistics and transport, Chinese and French studies, law, European studies, international relations, and economics and management.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• No double application: You cannot apply for this grant and the EU-Windows programme run by the Chinese Mission to the EU at the same time.

How to apply

You must submit two applications. Please email the signed WBI form as a PDF file to WBI by 13 February 2026. Complete the online CSC application (in English, agency number 0561) by 20 February 2026. WBI and the F.R.S.-FNRS will select the candidates in May; approval by the Chinese authorities will follow in June.

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