ZJU-UoE Doctoral Degree Programme Admission 2018
(Revised on October, 2017)
Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute) is a collaboration in the field of Biomedical Sciences between Zhejiang University of China and The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The institute is located at the International Campus of Zhejiang University in Haining, Zhejiang, which builds on the existing strengths of both universities, and aims to foster collaborations in teaching and research.
ZJU-UoE Doctoral Degree programme in Integrative Biomedical Sciences brings together the knowledge and expertise of staff from the School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University and The University of Edinburgh Medical School. This is a new and exciting collaboration, and the first of its kind for both universities, making this a unique opportunity for students of biomedical sciences. The programme provides English-taught lectures and research projects, which is beneficial to the growth and all-round development of students. Excellent students will have chance to get dual Ph.D degrees of Zhejiang University and the University of Edinburgh[1].
1. Applicants Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, have a master’s degree and be under the age of 45 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability).
Language proficiency requirements: There are no Chinese language proficiency requirements for the applicants of English-taught programs, but they (except for English native speakers) must have an internet-based TOEFL test score 90 or IELTS test score 6.5 (or above).
2. Supervisor
Supervisor | Research Interest | Personal Page | |
Prof. Hongwei Ouyang | 1. Articular cartilage biology; 2. Osteoarthritis pathology and therapy; 3. Developing novel bio-scaffolds and finding new seeding cells for articular cartilage regeneration. | ||
Prof. Susan Welburn | The mechanisms of innate resistance of vectors to parasite infections and the complex interactions between host, vector and parasite that result in parasite differentiation, disease transmission and epidemiology and control. | https://www.ed.ac.uk/pathway-medicine/our-staff/ staff-profiles/profsuewelburn | |
Prof. Linrong Lu | The molecular pathways and cellular interactions that mediate and regulate thymocyte development and T cell-mediated immune responses. | ||
Prof. Ahmed H.K. El-Hashash | 1. Stem Cell, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedicine; 2. Stem Cell Therapy of Diseases & Cell and Developmental Biology. | aelhashash@hotmail.com | http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/en/content/2343 |
Prof. Wei Guo | 1.Regulation and gene therapy of hematopoietic stem cells; 2.Regulation, drug resistance and targeted inhibition of tumor stem cells and tumor metastasis. | weiguo.job@gmail.com |
3. Application Procedures
I. Applicants are encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors prior to application and are expected to enclose in their application package with the Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU-UoE Professor
Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Professor.pdf
II. Then applicants shall make on-line application via the Website of the International College of Zhejiang University (http://iczu.zju.edu.cn) and submit all the application materials to Graduate Office of International College by post or in person. For application materials, please view website (http://iczu.zju.edu.cn, update in January 2018).
III. Note: Please email a scanned copy of the application documents to their prospective supervisor in ZJU-UoE as well.
4. Scholarship Details
I. Chinese Government Scholarship - Chinese University Program
Coverage of the scholarship:
- Tuition waiver;
- Free accommodation on campus;
- Stipend: Granted in accordance with the relevant standard;
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
Note: For more detailed information, please view web page of “Introduction to Chinese Government Scholarships” at website of CSC (http://www.campuschina.org/scholarshipdetailen.aspx?cid=97&id=2070).
II. Zhejiang University Scholarship for International Postgraduate Students
(1)Scholarship Type A (Full scholarship)
- Tuition waiver
- Free accommodation on campus
- Stipend
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China
(2)Scholarship Type B (Partial scholarship)
- Free accommodation on campus
- Stipend
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China
Note: For more detailed information, please view web page:
http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/english/redir.php?catalog_id=249
III. Zhejiang University Scholarship - Two-High Doctoral Program
Full scholarship, including:
(1)Tuition waiver
(2)Free accommodation on campus
(3)Living allowance: CNY 3,500 per month
(4)Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Note: For more detailed information, please view web page:
http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/english/redir.php?catalog_id=9036
5. Note
The Chinese students holding the master degree could refer to this scheme: http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/zh-hans/notice/869020.
6. Contact
Add: Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute Administration Office, No.718 Haizhou Rd., Haining, Zhejiang, China
Contact Person: Ms. SHEN
Tel: +86-571-8757-2818
E-mail: shenlj@zju.edu.cn
[1] This dual award will be most likely confirmed by the University of Edinburgh at a later date.
