1. Education requirements: Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent.
2. Academic performance: Applicants need to have excellent academic performance, and the undergraduate and master's grades are required to be within a certain range.
3. Research plan: Applicants need to submit research plans or research directions to show their research interests and research capabilities.
4. English proficiency: Applicants need to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores, and they are required to meet certain score requirements.
5. Academic papers: Applicants need to provide published or accepted academic papers to prove their ability and achievements in the field of academic research.