Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2026/2027 || complete guideline to submit application

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2026/2027
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue a PhD in Hong Kong. It's designed to attract top-tier students from around the world with a generous scholarship package. The scheme is highly competitive, so applicants should have a stellar academic record and a strong research proposal.
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Key Features
Generous Scholarship: The fellowship offers an annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approx. US$43,700) and an annual conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approx. US$1,820) for up to three years. Many universities also provide additional support for the fourth year, a waiver of tuition fees, and other benefits like guaranteed on-campus accommodation in the first year.
Prestigious: Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the HKPFS aims to attract the "best and brightest" students globally. Around 400 fellowships are awarded each year.
Diverse Fields: The fellowship is open to all academic disciplines, divided into two main panels for assessment:
Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, and Technology.
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business Studies.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
To be eligible, you must be a new, full-time PhD student. Applicants from all countries and ethnic backgrounds are welcome. The selection panels prioritize academic excellence above all, but also consider:
Research ability and potential: Demonstrated through your research proposal.
Communication and interpersonal skills: Assessed during interviews.
Leadership abilities.
Application Process
The application process is two-fold. It typically opens in September and closes in December each year.
1. Initial Application to RGC: First, you must submit an initial application through the HKPFS Electronic System to the RGC. This step generates a reference number.
GGC official portal website: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitAp...
2. Full Application to Universities: After getting your RGC reference number, you must submit a separate, full application directly to the university or universities you've chosen. You can apply to a maximum of two universities. Make sure to meet their specific admission requirements and deadlines.
universities website: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/instit...
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