The Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong SAR Government founded the esteemed and fully financed Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. The program was launched in 2009 with the goal of luring exceptional domestic and foreign candidates to pursue PhD programs at top universities in Hong Kong. One of the chosen universities with the authority to propose outstanding PhD candidates for this fiercely contested scholarship is Lingnan University.
Located in Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, Lingnan University is a reputable public liberal arts college. Lingnan, which was founded in 1888 and reopened in Hong Kong in 1967, is acknowledged as the only government-funded liberal arts institution in the city.It provides a broad selection of undergraduate, graduate, and research programs in the social sciences, business, and arts. The university is renowned for its small class numbers, intimate faculty-student relationships, robust international exchange programs, and all-encompassing educational philosophy. In addition to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes critical thinking, leadership development, community engagement, and research excellence, Lingnan has garnered international recognition, including high rankings for international orientation and quality education.
Host Country: Hong Kong
University: Lingnan University
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance
- Show strong research ability and future potential
- Meet all PhD admission requirements of Lingnan University
- Be able to commence PhD studies in the relevant academic year
- Submit applications through both the RGC (HKPFS) system and Lingnan University application portal
Selection Criteria
- Academic excellence
- Quality and originality of the research proposal
- Scholarly and research achievements
- Leadership qualities and communication skills
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend: HK$28,400
- Annual travel allowance: Up to HK$14,200 for conferences and research-related activities
- Funding duration: Up to 3 years under the HKPFS
- Fourth-year support: Same monthly stipend and travel allowance provided by Lingnan University for the standard 4-year study period
Deadline: Open
