Tsinghua University Global Research Program
Location: Beijing, China
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Faculties: All
Program Overview
The Tsinghua University Global Research Program provides a 6+ week immersive research experience for outstanding undergraduates and graduate students from top universities outside the Chinese Mainland, including those in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
Leveraging Tsinghua’s high-quality laboratories and faculty expertise, the program adopts a “Lab Immersion + Faculty Mentorship + University-Wide Platform” model to deliver advanced research training and academic exchange, fostering global collaboration and building an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural community of young researchers.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Duration: 6+ weeks (dates are flexible and arranged directly with supervisor)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a non-Mainland Chinese citizen or non-permanent resident of Mainland China
- Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an university overseas or in Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan (must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study before starting the program)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
See Eligibility.
Application Deadlines + Instructions
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Step 1: Contact a Faculty Mentor
Identify potential supervisors via the program website: https://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/gjhz/dqyjyxx.htm.
Reach out via email with your CV and research proposal. After obtaining the mentor’s verbal agreement, the mentor should confirm your placement with the Office of International Affairs.
Step 2: Online Application
Submit the following via the application system:
- Curriculum Vitae (in English)
- Research Proposal (500–1000 words, stating research interests and objectives)
- Latest official academic transcript
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL ≥78, IELTS ≥6.0, or Medium of Instruction Certificate)
- Copy of passport information page (Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the program end date and have at least two consecutive blank pages.)
- 1–2 recommendation letters provided in English
- Published papers, awards, or supplementary materials (if applicable)
Fees + Costs
For additional information about fees and inclusion, please reach out to: jointhulab@tsinghua.edu.cn
Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.
Program Contact
For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising.
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.