Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme by Research Grants Council 2025-26 In China

• Degree: PhD
• Provided by: University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)
• Deadline: 01 Dec 2024
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, Stipend of HKD 337,200 + travel allowance of HKD 14,000 p.a.
• Location: China

The goal of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which was established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, is to entice exceptional students from across the world to pursue PhD programs at Hong Kong’s universities.

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Eligibility: 

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, research ability, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time PhD students at any of the following 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

Application Process:

• All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship.
• The shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the respective selection panels.

Benefits of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• An annual stipend of HK$337,200
• A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 per year for a period of up to three years.