Energy and climate change constitute major strategic issues of universal concern across the international community. The Energy and Climate Economics discipline at Beijing Institute of Technology is an interdisciplinary subject under the primary discipline of Management Science and Engineering. Its development is mainly supported by the university’s Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEP‑BIT). See the appendix for further introduction.
I. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants shall fall within the recruitment scope specified by the School.
Third‑year undergraduate students majoring in science‑engineering, economics or management. Students from science‑engineering backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply and shall demonstrate strong interest in energy‑and‑climate‑economics‑related fields.
Academic performance ranking within the top 15 % of their major, and eligible for postgraduate recommendation (exemption from national entrance examination) at their home university. Applicants outside the top 15 % ranking may also apply if they have achieved outstanding results in other areas, such as mathematical‑modelling competitions, the “Challenge Cup” contest, or research projects.
Excellent English proficiency. Applicants with outstanding TOEFL, IELTS, GRE or equivalent test scores will receive priority consideration.
II. Application Documents
Summer‑camp application form (Attachment 1, PDF scan, hand‑signed by the applicant and officially stamped by the academic‑affairs department or faculty).
Personal information form (complete by scanning the QR code).
Undergraduate academic transcript: detailed transcripts covering the first three academic years (or first five semesters). Dual‑degree applicants shall also submit transcripts for their second degree. All transcripts must bear the official seal of the relevant university teaching‑administration department.
Test reports for College English Test Band‑4 / Band‑6, or other proof of English proficiency.
Scanned copies of valid ID card and student ID card.
Personal statement: self‑introduction of no more than 1 500 words, covering study, research, internship and practical experience, as well as postgraduate study plans.
Optional supplementary supporting documents: (1) One academic presentation material for delivering a report during the summer camp. Choose either of the two categories below: A) One representative academic paper or original research output reflecting academic competence (published or unpublished). Please keep it concise; the maximum length shall not exceed 20 A4 pages with 12‑point font. For published papers, provide the full published version including the table‑of‑contents page. B) For applicants without academic papers, submit a report such as reading reflections or research prospects concerning economics and management (A4 format, 12‑point font). Any confirmed academic misconduct including plagiarism will result in disqualification. (2) Award certificates or qualification credentials related to energy and climate economics. (3) Reports from various English‑language proficiency examinations. (4) Computer‑proficiency test transcripts.
III. Other Important Notes
Application period and submission: June 18 – June 25, 2026. Complete online registration via https://yz.bit.edu.cn/yzbm/logon and fill in personal information by scanning the QR code. Meanwhile, send all application documents by email to youkairui_ceep@163.com. The email subject shall follow the format: Name + University + Major + 2026 BIT Energy and Climate Economics Summer‑Camp Application.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission. The list of admitted participants will be released under the Announcements section on the School of Management official website.
Summer‑camp schedule: check‑in on July 13, 2026; opening ceremony on July 14; closing on July 16.
Detailed agenda and participation requirements will be notified after the admission list is published.
After check‑in, participants are required to attend all summer‑camp activities in full.
For any matters not covered above, please contact Ms. You via email. Email: youkairui_ceep@163.com
Appendix
Center Profile
The Energy and Climate Economics discipline at Beijing Institute of Technology is supported by the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEP‑BIT). The Center traces back to Professor Wei Yiming’s research team for resource‑and‑environment complex‑system modelling at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the 1990s. In 2009, most team members were invited to join Beijing Institute of Technology to continue research on energy economics and climate policy. In the same year, the university formally established the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEP).
The Center has undertaken more than one hundred key national research assignments and international cooperative projects. It was approved as an Innovative Research Group by the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2015; granted the Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Economics and Environmental Management in 2016; led a Major Project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2022; awarded the Beijing Laboratory for System Engineering of Carbon Neutrality and the Ministry‑of‑Education Joint International Research Laboratory for Carbon‑Neutrality Systems and Engineering Management in 2023; and led a Basic Science Center Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2025. According to RePEc/IDEAS, the globally renowned bibliographic database for economics (data as of May 2026), the Center ranks 10th worldwide in energy economics and 12th worldwide in environmental economics.
Faculty
The Center hosts a research team with long‑standing expertise in energy‑ and‑climate‑related studies, including 2 Cheung‑Kong Distinguished Professors, 4 recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, 9 national‑level young‑talent awardees, 2 leading talents of the National Ten‑Thousand‑Talents Program, 1 recipient of the Beijing Distinguished Young Scholar Fund, 2 winners of the China Youth Science and Technology Award, and 1 Beijing Distinguished Young Teacher.
List of recruiting supervisors (those marked with * are also doctoral supervisors): Wei Yiming*, Liao Hua*, Tang Baojun*, Yu Biying*, Liang Qiaomei*, Qu Shen*, Wang Ke*, Cong Ronggang*, Zhao Lutao*, Ma Xiaowei*, Zhao Weigang*, Yuan Xiaochen*, Shen Meng*, Cao Yunfei, Li Hui*, Chen Weiming*, Jiang Hongdian*, Liu Lijing*, Kang Jianing*, Han Te*, Yang Tingru*, Zhang Tong*, Wang Jinwei*, Zhang Chengyao*, You Kairui*
Talent Cultivation
Centering on the “Four Orientations”, the Center fosters high‑level specialized talents. A number of its postgraduate students have received major honours, including Nomination for National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation, Beijing Excellent Doctoral Dissertation, China Excellent Doctoral Dissertation in Economics, and Excellent Doctoral Dissertations awarded by national first‑grade academic societies.
Graduates take up positions as faculty members at higher‑education institutions such as Beijing Institute of Technology, University College London, Renmin University of China and University of Science and Technology Beijing; work at top‑tier national think‑tanks including the Party School of the Central Committee of CPC, the Development Research Center of the State Council, the China Development Institute, the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research and the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences; serve in government ministries and their affiliated public institutions such as the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, State‑owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Ministry of Transport and the Chinese Academy of Sciences; join central SOEs including PetroChina, Sinopec, State Grid Corporation of China, China Electronics and China Energy Investment Corporation; and are employed by financial and technology enterprises such as commercial banks and Baidu.
International Exchanges
The Center has built extensive and in‑depth partnerships with many world‑renowned universities and international organizations. It strives to broaden students’ global horizons by providing resources and financial support for overseas joint training, participation in international academic conferences and short‑term overseas visits. In 2025, it obtained approval for the Innovative‑Talent International Cooperative Training Project sponsored by the China Scholarship Council. Center students have conducted exchanges at top‑tier institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of California Berkeley, Yale University, Columbia University, Kyoto University and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Four PhD candidates have been admitted to the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP).
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