Dear Doctoral Students,

With the approval of the China Scholarship Council (CSC), the 2026 selection and nomination process for the International Training Program for Innovative Talent in Optoelectronic Integration for Future Information Technology, administered by the College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, has officially opened.

Under the program, selected doctoral students will receive full financial support from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to undertake joint training and research at leading European research institutions, including the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA), Italy, the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR).

I. Program Highlights and Financial Support

The program provides comprehensive financial support, covering tuition fees, international travel, and major living expenses during the study period abroad.

CSC funding includes:

• Tuition fees: Fully covered;

• International travel: One round-trip international airfare;

• Living allowance: Financial support for food, accommodation, registration, medical insurance, transportation, and other eligible expenses throughout the funding period.

II. Partner Institutions and Research Areas

The program focuses on optoelectronic integration innovation, a frontier area of next-generation information technology.The program has established partnerships with a number of internationally recognized European research institutions, including:

• Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA), Italy — internationally recognized for its research in theoretical physics, neuroscience, and related disciplines;

• Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) — Spain’s largest public research institution and one of Europe’s leading national research organizations;

• National Research Council of Italy (CNR) — Italy’s largest multidisciplinary research organization, with research strengths spanning optoelectronics, information technology, materials science, and related fields.

• Selected students will conduct research and complete their training under the joint supervision of faculty members from both Shenzhen University and the host institution.

Other partner institutions include:

III. Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a full-time doctoral student currently enrolled at Shenzhen University;

• Be 35 years of age or younger and have no permanent residency status in a foreign country;

• Have a strong academic record;

• Be in good physical and mental health, have no record of disciplinary or legal violations, and undertake to return to China upon completion of the program in accordance with the relevant requirements.

IV. Application Materials

Applicants should prepare the following materials:

1.Academic transcript, including GPA or official documentation of academic/professional ranking;

2.List of research achievements and supporting documents, including publications, patents, awards, and other relevant accomplishments;

3.Proof of English proficiency, such as valid IELTS, TOEFL, CET-4, or CET-6 certificates;

4.Letter of recommendation from the applicant's academic supervisor, with the supervisor's handwritten signature.

V. Application and Selection Process

1. Submission of Application Materials

Applicants should submit electronic copies of the required materials to:

Ms. Li Jingwei

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation

College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering

Email: jingweili@szu.edu.cn

2. Online Application

Following the university’s internal review and public announcement, applicants whose eligibility is confirmed and who have no objections raised during the announcement period should log in to the CSC Online Application System for Study Abroad and complete the online application.

3. University Review and Submission

Following the university’s review and approval, Shenzhen University will submit the nominated applications to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for final review and approval.

VI. Contact Information

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation

College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering

Shenzhen University

Contact: Ms. Li Jingwei

Tel: +86-755-26651342

Email: jingweili@szu.edu.cn

Eligible doctoral students are encouraged to prepare their application materials in advance and submit their applications within the specified timeframe.