The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is currently welcoming applications from eligible applicants to study in one of their partnered Universities.
Summary of The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
- Host Country: Hong Kong
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: All countries
- Benefits: Fully funded | Annual stipend | Travel allowance
- Deadline: December 1st
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Background
Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities. 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2025/26 academic year.
Benefits of The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.
Eligibility
- Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students should check the admission requirements of the following universities and must be eligible to apply.
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong
- Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
How To Apply for The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council
Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Scheme’s Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number.
Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities.
After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before universities’ respective deadlines. Access the list and website of each participating university HERE
For more information as regards application details and guidelines, Visit HERE.
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