Demonstrating the Faculty’s strong dedication to international engagement, the HKU Social Sciences Global South Fellowship Scheme has been established to facilitate a dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas among scholars/researchers from the Global South, thereby enhancing our academic impact on a global scale. Fellows will receive support to visit our Faculty and engage in knowledge-sharing activities, fostering a vibrant academic environment that promotes cross-cultural learning and collaboration.
Expected Activities and Obligations
- During their visit, fellows are expected to engage in collaborative research projects with the Faculty Associate and/or other Faculty members that lead to at least one co-authored publication within one year upon completion of the fellowship.
- Fellows are encouraged to take an active role to participate in academic-exchange activities within the Department/Faculty, such as participating in networking events, attending/delivering academic lectures/seminars, conducting sharing/training for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students, and contributing to intra-fellow exchange sessions.
- To ensure proper monitoring and auditing, the fellow is required to submit a completion report to the Faculty Office within 3 months after the completion of the visit. In addition, publication information should be shared with the Faculty Office in a timely manner.
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HKU Global South Fellowship Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of HKU Global South Fellowship Fellowship
Each awarded fellow will receive a remuneration package consisting of:
- Economy class return air tickets of up to HK$10,000 (on a reimbursement basis); and
- A per-diem allowance at a daily rate of HK$1,500, inclusive of accommodation, for the entire fellowship period in Hong Kong.
The visit should last one to three months during the fall semester (i.e. September to January) or the spring semester (i.e. February to June).
Requirements for HKU Global South Fellowship Fellowship Qualification
- Applicants should be professoriate staff affiliated with universities or comparable institutions in the Global South region.
Interview date, Process and Venue for HKU Global South Fellowship Fellowship
- Fellows are selected based on their research records and professional achievements, with preference given to junior scholars/researchers for their potential to commit to longer-term collaborations with the host Department/Centre/Hub.
Documents Required for Application
- Your application should give information about your research expertise and professional achievements, and details of the proposed visit and planned scholarly activities, accompanied by your CV and a written consent from the Faculty member who act as your Faculty Associate.
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Application Deadline
May 31, 2026How to Apply
- Interested applicants should approach a Faculty member of similar research interests, who should be an Assistant Professor or above in our Faculty, via email to explore partnership and potential collaborative research opportunities before submitting an application. This Faculty member will serve as the fellow’s Faculty Associate during the visit. The suggested subject line is “HKU FoSS Global South Fellowship Scheme”.
- Applications should be submitted via the online application form by the deadline specified below.
- Up to 10 fellows will be selected per academic year.
Enquiries - Email: [email protected]
For more information, kindly visit HKU scholarship webpage.
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