Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: apply now!

The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong is launching the Sixteenth Round of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (the “Scheme”) for 2025/26 academic year intake.  

The Scheme established in 2009 aims to attract top international students to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong’s world-class research universities.  At present, the fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$28,100 (approx. US$3,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approx. US$1,790) per year for a period of three years.  

A total of 400 fellowships will be awarded for PhD studies commencing in the 2025/26 academic year.

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

You can apply online until December 1, 2024 (12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (GMT + 8 hours)).

For further information on how to apply, please visit: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html