2026 USTC Future Scientist Exchange Program (USTC FuSEP) is a six weeks program held from June 22nd to July 30th, 2026 in Hefei, Anhui, China.
What is the program about?
With the theme of "Science and Technology for a Shared Future", the 2026 FuSEP Summer Research will select excellent students to work on scientific research projects in top-tier research teams supervised by USTC professors for 6 weeks.
Participants are expected to submit a report highlighting their research findings at USTC. Beyond the research experience, the program offers a diverse array of activities, including lectures on academic topics, visits to world-leading national laboratories, tours to Chinese cultural sites, and interactions with USTC student clubs.
Project lists and more information can be found on USTC website:http://fusep.ustc.edu.cn
Program Duration
June 22nd to July 30th, 6 weeks
Benefits
- Waived fees of tuition, registration, and on-campus housing
- USTC Fellowship for excellent students including a travel grant and meal plan
- Outstanding international participants applying for USTC degree programs in the future will be prioritized for scholarships
- Certificate of Participation
Who can apply?
- Full-time registered undergraduates or graduates at your home university during your stay at USTC
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in the relevant major by the start of this program
- An excellent academic record with demonstrated potential and passion for research
- A good knowledge of English
How to apply?
Students should submit their application online at our website: http://fusep.ustc.edu.cn
Application deadline: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026（UTC/GMT+8）
Contact
Feel free to contact USTC for any further information or details via
Shanghai Jiaotong University Global Summer School 2026 - S0210 Exploring AIGC in Cultural and Creative Industry
Exploring AIGC in Cultural and Creative Industry is a comprehensive program designed for international students, focusing on the cutting-edge applications and future trends of generative artificial intelligence (AIGC) technologies in the cultural and creative industries. The curriculum covers modules on scriptwriting and text generation, image and video production, sound creation, and commercialization pathways. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical workshops, and in-depth visits to leading cultural and creative enterprises, students will engage in collaborative, international team projects.
This hands-on approach guides them through the entire creative process—from initial concept to final presentation—enabling them to master the use of AIGC for cross-media storytelling and creative expression. The program is designed to holistically enhance students' interdisciplinary innovation capabilities and cross-cultural collaborative competencies in the digital age.
Eligibility
- Students from overseas, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student before applying for this program.
- Students from non-English speaking countries should provide an English language proficiency certification: IELTS (minimum score of 6.0), TOEFL (minimum score of 79), or TOEIC (minimum score of 800). If you are studying in an all-English taught program, you must provide relevant certifications.
- Other prerequisites may be required by each course.
How to apply?
Please apply via the following website http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn
The following items must be uploaded to the online application:
- A scan copy of the ID page of the student’s passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months for the visa application.
- An ID photo（Similar to a passport photo）
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Language proficiency certificate (If applicable)
Program duration and tuition fees
Time: 07/13 - 07/26
Duration: 2 weeks
Tuition: CNY 6,800
Location: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang Campus
Contact
General Inquiry:
icci-summer@sjtu.edu.cn
Program Director:
Judy LIU (jcliu@sjtu.edu.cn)
Program Coordinator:
Elena HUANG (syhuang@sjtu.edu.cn)