13.02.2026 Summer 2026 at Zhejiang University: Research, Sustainability & Innovation

Zhejiang University (ZJU) invites students and early-career researchers to apply for three international summer programs in China, taking place June–August 2026. These programs offer unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, sustainability-focused learning, and innovation practice at one of China’s leading universities.

Why apply?

  • Study and research at a top Chinese university
  • Gain international research and practical experience
  • Engage with sustainability, innovation, and global challenges
  • Build academic and professional networks in China

Programs:

Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GRIPS)
On campus | 29 June – 9 August 2026

GRIPS is a prestigious, research-intensive summer program jointly developed by four top universities in China’s Yangtze River Delta region:

  • Zhejiang University
  • University of Science and Technology of China
  • Fudan University
  • Nanjing University

Participants work closely with renowned professors in a multidisciplinary research environment, gaining hands-on experience and international academic exposure.

Application deadline: 1 March 2026 (11:59 p.m., GMT+8)

Apply here: http://grips.zju.edu.cn/

ZJU SDG Global Summer School (SDGGSS)
On campus | June – August 2026 (module-dependent)

The SDG Global Summer School offers course-based and practice-based modules aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students can choose 1 out of 18 modules across five subject areas:

  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Health

Application deadline: 19 April 2026 (11:59 p.m., GMT+8)

More information: https://sdg-gss.zju.edu.cn/

Global Innovation Practice Program (ZIP)
2-week program | Summer 2026

ZIP is a hands-on innovation program that takes learning beyond the classroom. It combines:

  • company visits
  • applied projects
  • social fieldwork
  • cultural activities

The program is designed to help international students gain practical insights into China’s innovation ecosystem and develop cross-cultural collaboration skills in one of the country’s most dynamic regions.

Application details coming soon (to be announced on ZJU’s website)