Funding & benefits
The funds for the department and/or supervisors' financial commitment should come from awards. Students can be considered for further funding. Ongoing funding will be conditional upon the student’s satisfactory academic progress in the program.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The Dean of GPS, Dr. Josephine Nalbantoglu, met with the Executive Dean of Graduate School of Xiamen University, and CSC recipients from Xiamen. From left to right: Rongmo Zhang (Cell Biology), Dean Nalbantoglu, Tao Tao (Executive Dean of Xiamen University Graduate School), Jie Dong (Neuroscience), and Danni Cai (East Asian Studies). In partnership with McGill University, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers scholarships to outstanding Chinese students who will pursue doctoral studies at McGill
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Medicine & Health. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China
- Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research
- Must meet all of McGill’s requirements for admission to a doctoral program (including academic performance and English language requirements)
- Must receive a conditional offer of admission from McGill.
- All candidates must satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC. See CSC website for more information.
- To recommend the applicant for the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Joint Scholarship, you must provide the applicant with a specific letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be found on our Staff website (login required).
- GPS MUST be notified when an applicant is being recommended for the CSC Joint Scholarship. To do so, please copy graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca (Graduate Funding) and your designated Admissions Officer when sending the CSC letter to the applicant.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Postdoctoral level working in Medicine & Health. On nationality, the record states: Must be a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Medicine & Health.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Must be a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China.
- Study destination: Canada.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply to the McGill doctoral program of your choice.
- Apply for a CSC scholarship through your home university following the procedures set by the CSC.
- Register at McGill.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Must be a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China.
Which degree level does China Scholarship Council (CSC) Joint Scholarship Program support?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at McGill University in Canada.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with McGill University before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with McGill University, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
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Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 1 Nov 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
About McGill University
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