Call for Applications: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2036/2027 (FUNDED)

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About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities.

• Sponsor Organisation: Research Grants Council (RGC)

Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

• The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approximately US$43,690) and;
• A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approximately US$1,820) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.
• 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2026/27 academic year.
• For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Requirements

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should 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.

 

 

Application Date and Process

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2025 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.

Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2026/27. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes.

As the deadlines for applications to some of the universities may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to universities.

 

Application Deadline

01 December, 2025

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