Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS): The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is inviting exceptional students from all over the world to pursue their research degree programs in Hong Kong. This prestigious fellowship provides generous financial support and additional benefits to successful applicants.
- 💼 The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims to attract top global talent for PhD studies in Hong Kong.
- 🎓 Around 300 fellowships are awarded annually, covering full-time PhD programmes in government-funded institutions.
- 💰 HKPFS awardees receive HK$28,100 per month as a Postgraduate Scholarship and HK$14,000 annually for research and conference travel.
- 🏅 Additional benefits include a cash award, waiver of composition fees, and financial support for outstanding research output.
- 📅 Application period typically runs from September 1 to early December each year, with specific deadlines and requirements for submission.
Designation: HKPFS Awardee
Research Area: Open to all research areas in full-time PhD programs at government-funded institutions in Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
Eligibility/Qualification:
- New applicants to full-time PhD programs in government-funded institutions in Hong Kong
- Outstanding academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities
Financial Benefits:
- Postgraduate Scholarship of HK$28,100 per month
- Conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 per year for up to three years
- Cash award and living expense support
- Waiver of composition fees
- Financial support for outstanding students for an additional year of study
Job Description: As an HKPFS Awardee, you will engage in high-quality research under the guidance of renowned academics, contributing to the intellectual and scientific advancements in your field.
How to Apply:
- Submit an initial online application through the RGC’s HKPFS Electronic System on or before December 1, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time (GMT +8 hours) and obtain an HKPFS Reference Number.
- After submitting the initial application to the RGC, submit a full application to HKU through the HKU’s Online Application System, indicating that you are applying for HKPFS and quote the HKPFS Reference Number obtained from the RGC’s HKPFS Electronic System on or before December 1, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: December 1, 2024 at 12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time (GMT +8 hours)
