RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2024

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.

• Table of Content
• About Research Grants Council (RGC)
• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
• Aim and Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
• Requirements for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Research Grants Council (RGC)

The Research Grants Council (RGC), established in January 1991, is a non-statutory advisory council functioning under the aegis of the Committee. It is responsible for providing suggestions to the Government on the needs of Hong Kong's higher education institutions in academic research and distribution of funding for research projects undertaken by the UGC-funded universities.... read more... continue reading

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Aim and Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2025/26 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.

Requirements for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Qualification

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 Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

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; and
• Leadership abilities.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• 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 2024 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 2025/26. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes.

For more details, visit RGC website.