Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

Hong Kong Ph.D. 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. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time Ph.D. students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

• 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.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$325,200 (approximately US$41,690) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,600 (approximately US$1,740) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2023/24 academic year*. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

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. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

* Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

Selection Panel

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

• Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology
• Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies

Selection Criteria

While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence;
• Research ability and potential;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership abilities.

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 2022 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2023/24. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

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. Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme

Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council

Open for applications: 1 September 2022 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time

	Guidance Note for completing the Initial Application (in PDF format)
	HKPFS Electronic System – Initial Application

Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities

	City University of Hong Kong Application Deadline: before 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	Hong Kong Baptist University Application Deadline: 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	Lingnan University Application Deadline: 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	The Chinese University of Hong Kong Application Deadline: 1 December 2022 (5:00pm Hong Kong Time)
	The Education University of Hong Kong Application Deadline : 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Application Deadline: 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Application Deadline: 1 December 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
	The University of Hong Kong Application Deadline: 1 December, 2022 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

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