The SMART PhD Program is a collaborative doctoral initiative between the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) under its partnerships with top-tier universities in China.The Program aims to explore new paradigms for the training of the next generation of biomedical talents by fostering education-research-industry collaboration in talent development.

In 2024, the SMART PhD Program was formally launched, with its initial cohort of doctoral candidates being jointly recruited with Tsinghua University and Westlake University. Distinguished by its high standards of admission, global outlook, cross-disciplinary approach, and pioneering feature, the Program is designed to nurture talented individuals with creativity and the ability to explore profound scientific questions about life and disease. These individuals are prepared to excel in life sciences and medical research.