2026 Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme

Published: 22 Aug 2025

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 Fellowship Scheme

Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme Benefits

• The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approximately US$43,690) 
• A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approximately US$1,820) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 
• For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.

Requirements for Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme

• Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the Hong Kong universities, irrespective of their country of origin, 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.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

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