Applications are now open for the GRIPS Summer Research Internship 2025 in China.
This fully funded program is hosted by four of China’s top universities: Zhejiang University, the University of Science and Technology of China, Fudan University, and Nanjing University. It welcomes 200 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to experience research life in China’s Yangtze River Delta region.
The internship lasts 5–6 weeks and runs from June to August 2025. No application fee is required, and all expenses will be covered by GRIPS.
Program Overview
- Host Country: China
- Internship Name: Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GRIPS)
- Locations: Hangzhou, Hefei, Shanghai, and Nanjing
- Number of Interns: 200
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Start Date: June 23, 2025
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 9, 2025
Internship Locations
Participants will select a research project and be hosted at one of these prestigious universities:
- Zhejiang University (Hangzhou)
- University of Science and Technology of China (Hefei)
- Fudan University (Shanghai)
- Nanjing University (Nanjing)
Financial Benefits
The GRIPS program covers:
✅ Full tuition and registration fees
✅ Travel expenses
✅ Accommodation
✅ Certificate of participation
✅ Free social and cultural activities, including sightseeing, picnics, hiking, industrial visits, Chinese calligraphy classes, and tea-making sessions
Internship Fields
- Engineering & Technology
- Interdisciplinary Science
- Life Sciences & Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all nationalities
- Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at a recognized university
- Undergraduates must have completed at least two years of study
- Preference is given to junior and senior-level students
- A strong academic record is required
Required Documents
📌 Online application form
📌 Official transcript
📌 Resume/CV
📌 Statement of purpose
📌 One recommendation letter
📌 3-minute self-introduction video
📌 Additional supporting documents (if applicable)
Application Timeline
🗓 Application Deadline: March 9, 2025 (11:59 PM)
🗓 Results Announcement: March 31, 2025
🗓 Enrollment Period: April 2025
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must apply online through the official website. For detailed application guidelines, visit the official application page below:
Apply for the GRIPS Summer Internship 2025
For more fully funded international internships, stay updated with our latest opportunities!