Applications are currently being accepted for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028 for study in Hong Kong. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Established in 2009 by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council (RGC), the fellowship seeks to attract outstanding students from around the world to pursue PhD programmes at Hong Kong’s universities. hong-kong
The 2027/28 cycle represents the 18th round of the scheme. Since its establishment, the programme has brought more than 4,200 students from Hong Kong and around 100 countries and regions to pursue PhD studies. hong-kong.
Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Successful applicants will receive:
- A competitive annual stipend
- A conference and research-related travel allowance
- Fellowship support for up to three years
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Requirements
- Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at any of the eight UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong.
- Applicants are eligible irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience or ethnic background. hong-kong
Application Date and Process
- Eligible candidates must first submit an initial application to the Research Grants Council through the HKPFS online application system. This generates an HKPFS Reference Number. hong-kong
- Applicants must then submit full applications to their selected PhD programmes at the participating universities, quoting their assigned HKPFS Reference Number. Importantly, individual universities have their own application deadlines, which may closely follow the HKPFS initial application deadline. hong-kong
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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