2026 Tsinghua University
Global Research Program
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.
Program Highlights
Research-Intensive:
Full engagement in hands-on laboratory research; no coursework for credit.
Faculty Mentorship:
One-on-one guidance from Tsinghua faculty with tailored research plans.
Interdisciplinary Focus:
Carbon Neutrality & Energy System Transformation
AI for Science and Intelligent Computing
Intelligent Manufacturing & Smart Systems
Life Sciences & Health Innovation
Interdisciplinary Innovation & Global Collaboration.
Cross-Cultural Engagement:
Integrated with Tsinghua’s summer school ecosystem, enabling authentic campus life and multicultural exposure.
Eligibility
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
Proficient in English (Chinese not required)
Strong motivation and interest in research
Program Timeline
Program period:
January 1 – November 30, 2026.
Minimum research time:
6 weeks per student. Specific dates are flexible and can be arranged with the host laboratory.
Program Fee
Tuition and application fees are waived. Participant is responsible for any other costs.
Application Process
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:
http://www.gss.tsinghua.edu.cn/
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)
Step 3 Important Dates
Application timeline: February 24- April 20, 2026
Admission results announced: April 30, 2026
Contact Us
Email: jointhulab@tsinghua.edu.cn
Website: https://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/gjhz/dqyjyxx.htm
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