1. Recruitment methods offered by CIMR
CIMR jointly recruits doctoral students with Capital Medical University (CMU).
2. Recruitment methods
Direct-Entry Ph.D. Program (for undergraduates) via Recommendation-Based Exemption, and General Ph.D. Program (for master’s graduates) via Application-Assessment System at CIMR.
3. Eligibility Criteriaand application timelines
Application-Assessment System (for Ph.D.)
Eligibility: Current or graduated master's students.
Timeline: The annual recruitment prospectus is generally released in October-November, with comprehensive assessments conducted from December to April of the following year. Supplementary rounds may be scheduled as per university arrangements, with information released around May. Admitted students must obtain their master's diploma and degree certificate before enrollment in September.
Direct-Entry Ph.D. via Recommendation Exemption
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students with a valid recommendation exemption qualification.
Timeline: The recruitment prospectus is typically announced in early September, followed by comprehensive assessments by late September.
4. Research institute and related information
For more details, please refer to the relevant information on the official websites of Capital Medical University and CIMR.
5. Students' academic records be registered and certificate/diploma
Student is registered at Capital Medical University. Graduates will be awarded graduation certificates and degree certificates issued by Capital Medical University.
6. academic backgrounds for applicants
Students with a strong interest in life sciences are eligible to apply. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s or master's degree in a related STEM field such as Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Materials Science, or Electronics, demonstrate a keen interest in interdisciplinary research, and possess a clear motivation to pursue a scientific career.
7. Should prospective applicants contact potential CIMR supervisors in advance?
There is no need to contact supervisors in advance. Each supervisor has a fixed number of admission quotas per year, and applicants may apply directly for their research directions of interest. CIMR implements a rotation system, and only students get Conditional Offer are required to contact supervisors for laboratory rotation.
8. The duration of the graduate programs at CIMR
The specific duration shall be subject to the admission brochure released in the corresponding year.
PhD students via application-assessment system (for master’s degree holders): 3-5 years at Capital Medical University
Direct doctoral students with exemption from the entrance examination (for undergraduates): 5-7 years at Capital Medical University
9. The advantages of enrolling in CIMR
Top-tier and international faculty team: CIMR’s supervisors are outstanding young scientists with strong research capabilities and influence recruited globally, including a considerable number of non-Chinese foreign scientists. They all possess comprehensive research capabilities, full enthusiasm for scientific research, a broad academic vision and promising development potential.
Interdisciplinary, fully integrated and open-sharing research atmosphere: We have first-class scientists from the United States, Europe and around the world, as well as students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, biotechnology and clinical application. We also have a resource-sharing system covering technical platforms, biobanks, databases and clinical case resources from multiple co-construction institutions.
Innovative training model for medical research talents: CIMR maintains close ties with Capital Medical University and more than 20 affiliated hospitals, boasting abundant clinical research resources. We carry out basic medical research and clinical translational research truly centered on clinical problems.
Sufficient research funding: Supervisors do not need to spend excessive time on project applications, and can devote most of their time to scientific research and graduate supervision.
Complete supporting equipment: CIMR’s technical support platform purchases experiment-related instruments and equipment according to the needs of each laboratory, providing fully equipped experimental facilities for all labs.
Competitive student benefits: The subsidies for students at CIMR have a significant advantage compared with other research institutions. Students can focus on scientific research without financial worries here.
10. Can applicants apply to multiple university programs simultaneously? How should application materials be submitted?
The applicants shall carefully read the requirements of the corresponding admission programs and submit application materials in accordance with the university’s admission brochure and ’s supplementary requirements.
11. Accommodations and trafficfor candidates to attend interviews
Offline interviews: CIMR can provide free accommodation and meals for all interviewees.
Online interviews: CIMR will adopt in case of special circumstances.
12. Assigned at CIMR and contact with supervisors
Doctoral students at CIMR must complete 3 rounds of laboratory rotation, with each round lasting 1-3 months. Provisionally admitted students need to contact supervisors on their own to confirm rotation arrangements from the time of provisional admission to the first academic year. Students are encouraged to have face-to-face talks with supervisors to confirm matters such as lab rotation availability, rotation timelines and proposed research projects to be completed. Supervisor assignment will be finalized through two-way selection between supervisors and students after the completion of 3 rotation rounds.
Provisionally admitted students who pass the re-examination are encouraged to start laboratory rotation at CIMR as early as possible before enrollment, which can effectively save time after enrollment. Pre-enrollment rotation can be conducted in the form of internship or undergraduate graduation project.
13. Academic activities in CIMR
PI Candidate Lecture Series
Invited Academic Lecture Series
Thematic Lecture Series
Internal Academic Exchange Lecture Series
In addition to the above lecture series, CIMR also holds international academic conferences, research progress reports and other academic exchange activities. Students at CIMR can not only gain insights from exchanges and cooperation within CIMR or among domestic laboratories, but also hone their abilities through face-to-face exchanges with top international peers.
14. The courses offered at CIMR
Doctoral students are required to complete the courses specified in the training program and earn the required credits after enrollment. CIMR also offers characteristic courses based on specific circumstances.
15. Graduation requirements for CIMR students
Graduation requirements for students at CIMR are implemented in accordance with those of the university where their student status is registered, with no additional requirements imposed by CIMR.
16. The types of scholarships are available at CIMR
In addition to applying for scholarships established by the university where their student status is registered, all students studying at CIMR are eligible to apply for the PhD Student Scholarship established by CIMR.
17. Extracurricular activities are available at CIMR besides research
To enrich students’ extracurricular life, CIMR is preparing to establish a Student Union, which will organize cultural and sports activities such as field trips, fun sports meets and teacher-student exchange meetings as the main organizer.
18. The stipends for CIMR students
In addition to the living allowances and scholarships provided by the affiliated university, CIMR issues an additional living allowance, which is increased year by year.
Work-study positions are available at CIMR to help students alleviate economic pressure.
CIMR provides a certain amount of book purchase allowance.
Students can participate in a wealth of academic activities and team building events.
Abundant opportunities to interact with international research experts in relevant fields through seminars, thematic reports, lunch meetings and other forms.
19. The transportation options
Free shuttle bus: Operating between student dormitories and Capital Medical University.
Beijing Subway: Xitieying Station on Line 14.
20. Medical care
Students who need emergency or outpatient treatment may visit the nearest medical insurance designated hospital or hospitals cooperating with the university where their student status is registered. Medical insurance for students studying at CIMR is implemented in accordance with the requirements of the joint admission university.
21. Training programs offered in CIMR
CIMR holds a Winter School in January and a Summer School in July each year, open to undergraduates and postgraduates from various universities. For details, please refer to the notice published on the official website.
22. The connection between the training programs and the recruitment process
The training courses only involve preliminary document screening and do not include an interview assessment link; they are not part of the admission process and have no connection with admission work. Participating in CIMR’s training courses helps students understand CIMR’s research directions and supervisors in advance.
Admission work includes preliminary document screening, interview assessment and final confirmation of provisionally admitted students.
23. Application for the training programs
Notices on the training courses are published on CIMR’s official website in November/December and May/June each year. Interested students may submit application materials in accordance with the requirements of the notices. CIMR will organize an expert panel for screening, select outstanding candidates to participate in the courses, and publish the list of participants on its official website.
24. What is covered in the training program curriculum?
Through short-term courses, visits, team building exchanges and short-term laboratory study, the courses help students understand various research directions, current status and cutting-edge progress in neuroscience. Meanwhile, students will initially learn and master basic neuroscience experimental skills, improve their scientific thinking and expression abilities, laying a solid foundation for their future scientific research work.
25. Are the training programs free? Does CIMR arrange accommodations and cover travel expenses for participants?
No training fees are charged to students. For offline courses, CIMR provides free accommodation and meals for all participants.
26. Contact Information
Contact Persons: Mr. Duan, Ms. Song
Tel: 010-83950568
Email: education@cimrbj.ac.cn
中文
010-86738999
cimr@cimrbj.ac.cn
