Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Deadline: 1 December 2018
Open to: new full time PhD students in the following eight universities: 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
Benefits:  annual stipend of  approximately USD 38,600 + conference and research-related travel allowance of  approximately USD 1,600

Description

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.

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

The Fellowship provides each awardee with an annual stipend of HK$301,200 (approximately US$38,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$12,600 (approximately US$1,600) per year for a period of up to three years. 250 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2019/20 academic year. 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.

How to apply?

Before applying carefully read the FAQ. The initial application must be submitted through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System.

For more information please visit the official website.