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Published: 04 Sep 2023
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2024/2025: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong offers PhD Fellowship to International students.
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC), aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions. About 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded this academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. Financial aid is available for any field of study.
| Application Deadline | December 1, 2023 |
| Country to study | Hong Kong |
| Type | Internship |
| Sponsor | Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Fellowship provides 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*. 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.
Candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the following eight institutions, 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.
While candidates’ academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:
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:
For more details, visit HKPFS website
