The Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China supports doctoral study in nuclear-energy fields at Peking University’s School of Physics. It was initiated by the China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Ministry of Education, with scholarship administration involving the China Scholarship Council.
The PKU route is taught in English and covers particle and nuclear physics or nuclear technology and applications. Research directions include experimental nuclear physics, light dark-matter searches using superconducting quantum devices, and strong-field physics with advanced acceleration technology.
Benefits & funding
- The award provides the full Chinese Government Scholarship package; the PKU notice does not itemize the package components.
- Funding lasts four years, with the study period fixed at admission and no extension.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of a Belt and Road partner country other than China, be in good health, and intend to contribute to socially beneficial work in the nuclear sector.
- Chinese nationals are not eligible. The notice publishes no list of Belt and Road partner countries, so confirm your country’s status with the Chinese embassy or the China Scholarship Council before applying.
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in nuclear engineering, nuclear technology, mechanics, energy, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field, with strong scientific-research capability.
- Applicants must be under 40 when applying, so the structured maximum age is 39.
- Spoken, written, and reading proficiency in English must be documented; non-native English speakers must provide TOEFL iBT 100 or above, GRE 315 or above, or another accepted certificate.
- Nuclear or related work experience receives priority but is not a hard requirement.
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Education required
Master
Age requirement
≤ 39 yrs
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Application process
- 1Create and submit one Type B application in the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System using Peking University agency code 10001, then download the completed form.
- 2Email that downloaded form to ischolarship@pku.edu.cn with the subject “The Atomic Energy Scholarship Program of China”.
- 3Complete and submit the separate Peking University application through studyatpku.com.
- 4Upload the required documents, including the scholarship form, passport page, notarized highest-degree proof, transcripts, language proof, pre-admission material, a study plan of more than 1,000 words, two academic recommendations, a physical examination form, and a recent non-criminal-record certificate.
- 5If employed, also submit an employment certificate.
Program timeline
PKU published the 2026 application notice.
Mar 11, 2026
Applications closed at 24:00 Beijing time.
Apr 30, 2026
Final scholarship decisions were expected by email.
July–August 2026