"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Non-criminal Record Report

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*2. Passport

Including a copy of the information page (with your photo) in your passport. If your passport expires before December 2023, you are highly suggested to apply for a new one before submission.

*3. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*4. Notarized highest degree certificate

A degree certificate is a legal document, imprinted with a university seal. It should state the name of your qualification and areas of study. Include all degree certificates for post-secondary study with your application. Prospective graduates must submit official proof of student status by current university.
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*5. Academic transcript

This should show all study you have undertaken since secondary school, whether complete or incomplete, including the institution grading scale.
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.

*6. English proficiency test certificate

*7. References/letters of recommendation

Include the contact details of two referees who will support your application. These referees will need to provide insight into your research experience.

*8. Physical Examination Form and the Report on Blood Examination

You shall fill out the form in English or in Chinese and keep the original form. The medical examination must cover all the items listed in the Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant will be considered as invalid. Please carefully arrange your physical examination schedule as the physical examination result is valid for only 6 months.

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*9. Research plan and previous research program information

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10. NJUST-Professor Provisional Consent Form

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*11. CV

Personal details, Educational qualifications and academic awards, professional affiliations and memberships, employment history, other research experience, research outputs).

*12. Financial Guarantee

Proof of the guarantor's financial ability (mainly including statement of employment and income, certificate of bank deposit or other proof of financial ability).

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13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.