Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, 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. To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this program- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.
Who is eligible for Hong Kong International PhD Fellowships?
Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.
City University of Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong KongThe Education University of Hong KongLingnan UniversityThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong Baptist UniversityThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe University of Hong Kong
Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Hong Kong International PhD Fellowships- Award Benefit
The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$322,800 (approximately US$41,400) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,500 (approximately US$1,730) per year for each awardee for a period of up to three years. 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2022/23 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.
- Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.
Selection Panel
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:
Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and TechnologyHumanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies
Selection Criteria
While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:
Academic excellence;Research ability and potential;Communication and interpersonal skills; andLeadership abilities.
How to Apply for Hong Kong International PhD Fellowships
Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2022 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities. Applicants may choose up to two programmes/departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2022/23. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes.
Hong Kong International PhD Fellowships- Application Deadline
As the deadlines for applications to some of the universities may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to universities.
Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council
Open for applications: 1 September 2022 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities
Source/More information on the official website HERE.
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