With great pleasure, the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong announces the 2025–26 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), an esteemed initiative founded in 2009. With the help of this fellowship, top universities in Hong Kong hope to draw in extraordinarily gifted and bright students from all over the world to pursue PhD programs.
For international students interested in pursuing PhD studies in a variety of fields at top Hong Kong universities, the HKPFS provides fully financed scholarships. The fellowship offers full financial assistance, including funding for research projects and international conferences in addition to a substantial annual stipend to cover living expenses.
Applying for this coveted fellowship will allow eligible students to study at elite universities known for their outstanding research. The 2025–2026 fellowship application date is December 1, 2024. Prospective candidates must adhere to the application guidelines furnished by both the participating colleges and the RGC.
Host Country: China
University: China Universities
Opportunity Type: PhD
Opportunity Focus Areas: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Those who are interested in applying for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Program must fulfill the requirements listed below:
Eligible Universities:
- Hong Kong City University
- Baptist University of Hong Kong Lingnan University
- Hong Kong’s Chinese University
- Hong Kong’s Education University
- The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
- The University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong University’s Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates may come from any nation, regardless of their ancestry or past employment history.
- They have to be applying to one of the specified universities to start as fresh, full-time PhD students.
Required Qualifications:
Outstanding academic achievement, the capacity or aptitude for research, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and a track record of leadership are all requirements for admission.
Benefits:
- Annual stipend: HK$337,200 (about US$43,230)
- Travel Allowance: HK$14,00 (about US$1,790) per year for research and conferences
- Time: Up to three years
- 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded during the 2025–2026 academic year. * Extended Support: Should a PhD candidate require longer than three years to finish their studies, further support may be provided by the selected university. For further information, get in touch with the university directly.
Deadline: 1 December 2024
