The Hong Kong PhD Fellowships is happy to invite outstanding international students who want to pursue their degree program at the Institution.
The program is a fully funded program founded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowships is pleased to offer financial assistance to students and produce the best PhD students. The program an annual stipend of HK$331,200 (approximately US$42,460) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,800 (approximately US$1,760) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years, 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2024/25 academic year (Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September) and for awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.
Fellowship Sponsor in Hong Kong PhD Fellowships: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong.
Fellowship to be Taken at: Hong Kong’s universities.
Funding Amount for Hong Kong PhD Fellowships: Several.
Number of Awards: 300 Fellowships to be funded.
Study Level: PhD Study Level.
Nationality: International Students.
Eligibility Criteria
To become eligible for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship interested applicants must meet the requirements:
- Applicants should be an international student seeking to study in Hong Kong (irrespective of their country of origin),
- Applicants should prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.
- Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
- Candidtes must have good academic excellence, must have good research ability and potential, excellent communication and interpersonal skill and leadership abilities.
Participating Universities
- 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
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Lingnan University
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should ensure they apply directly to any of participating universities mentioned above. Information on enrolment for the fellowship scheme will be provided by the individual universities
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023