Discover Chinese Culture: From Eastern Coast to Western Peaks
2025 Lanzhou University-Shandong University Joint International Summer Program (2025 LZU-SDU ISP)
Call for Applications!

What is 2025 SDU-ISP?
The 2025 SDU-ISP is a 6-day archaeology-focused program exploring China's eastern coastal civilization. Participants will mainly engage in underwater archaeology laboratory practices, UNESCO heritage Confucian sites tour, and research presentation at the International Postgraduate Archaeological Forum.
Quick Facts
1. Dates: July 7-12, 2025 (6 days)
2. Meeting Point: Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China
3. Core Visiting Sites: Qingdao, Qufu
4. Recruitment Target: International young scholars in archaeology, anthropology, and related fields
5. Program Fee: Full scholarships are available for students from partner universities
6. Registration Deadline: March 15, 2025
What is 2025 LZU-ISP?
The 2025 LZU-ISP is a 13-day non-credit program themed “Hexi Corridor: A Geographic Epic & Future Vision”, blending field exploration with academic dialogues, featuring a 7-day field trip across Gansu’s iconic sites.
Through on-site lectures, cultural workshops, and collaborative projects, participants will explore the interplay between heritage preservation and sustainable development. The program culminates in “The 2nd Silk Road Sustainable Development Youth Dialogue”, where global youth will present innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
Quick Facts
1. Dates: July 13-25, 2025 (13 days)
2. Meeting Point: Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
3. Core Visiting Sites: Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Guazhou, Dunhuang (7 days)
4. Target Participants: International youth under 45 years old, no specific major required
5. Project Fee: After landing in Lanzhou, Lanzhou University will bear the local transportation and accommodation expenses for personnel from partner universities during the project period; All other expenses must be borne by oneself
6. Registration Channel: Online registration is open from now until May 3, 2025. Please visit the registration link directly: [https://scamp.lzu.edu.cn/apply]
7. Visa Notice: The information registered will be used to issue Lanzhou University’s official invitation letter. It is recommended that participants apply for an F visa to enter China. For specific visa requirements, please refer to the latest guidelines in the "Consular Services" - "Visa to China" section of your country’s Chinese embassy or consulate website
8. Detailed schedule and lecture information: Please refer to the attached "2025 LZU-ISP Program Handbook"
For more details, please visit the LZU-ISP website:
https://global.lzu.edu.cn/Embrace_the_World/International_Summer_Program__ISP__/Notification.htm
Join us to reimagine the Silk Road's legacy through the lens of youth and sustainability!
Option A: SDU and LZU dual programs (July 7-25)
Option B: LZU ISP only (July 13-25)
2025 Lanzhou University ISP.pdf
User Manual---Registration System.docx
2025 Shandong University International Summer School on Chinese Archaeology (3).pdf