Peking University National School of Development
Peking University Institute for Global Health and Development
China Health Economics Research Center
I. Scholarship Overview
The Peking University Young Health Economists Scholarship Program was established by PKU China Center for Health Economic Research (CCHER). It aims to provide young scholars and graduate students from China and abroad with the opportunity to engage in systematic academic training and research at Peking University for a period of 1–2 years. The program has been continuously implemented for over 20 years and has cultivated nearly 200 outstanding new-generation health economists in China, as well as leaders in government and industry.
Recipients of the scholarship are granted a monthly research stipend of RMB 2,000. In addition, they are afforded access to essential research infrastructure and resources, including office space, computer equipment, internet, professional journals, and academic databases, thereby enabling them to devote themselves fully to scholarly inquiry and research. The program is open to applicants from universities and research institutions both within China and abroad, with a particular emphasis on encouraging applications from graduate students and early-career faculty members.
II. Eligibility Criteria
Current Master’s or Ph.D. students, or young faculty members, including (but not limited to) those with backgrounds in economics, health economics, pharmacoeconomics, public health, hospital management, or biostatistics;
Familiarity with applied econometrics, biostatistical analysis, and statistical software such as Stata or SAS;
Ability to conduct research writing and academic communication in English.
III. Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit the following:
Completed application form;
Personal statement (including purpose of application, expected goals, research interests, and relevant qualifications);
Curriculum vitae (in both Chinese and English), including a recent ID photo;
Two letters of recommendation (graduate students must include a letter from their academic advisor);
A sample of published work (if available).
IV. Application Timeline and Submission
Applications are generally accepted prior to the start of each semester:
Spring Admission: Materials should be submitted before the Lunar New Year;
Fall Admission: Materials should be submitted before June.
Application materials should be sent to Ms. Jiang via email: yfjiang@nsd.pku.edu.cn.
Please use the following subject line format: “Scholarship Application_Name_University.”
