Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2023-24

Dear all,

We are pleased to announce Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2023-24 under the Research Grants Council (RGC) for doctoral studies in Hong Kong.

It aims to provide grant to pursue PhD degree in eight research degree-awarding universities in Hong Kong. Awardees will each be entitled to an annual stipend of HK$325,200 (approximately US$41,690) and annual conference and research-related travel allowances of HK$13,600 (approximately US$1,740) for a period of up to three years. Awardees requiring more than three years to complete their PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.

The HKPFS 2023/24 calls for applications from1 September 2022 to 1 December 2022 (12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time).

Initial application portal: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp

Kindly peruse the prime details of HKPFS shared below for your reference.

Eligibility criteria: 

• Applicants from all over, seeking admission as a new full-time PhD student in a Hong Kong university, are eligible and invited to apply. 
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate outstanding academic performance, exceptional research ability/potential, acute communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent leadership abilities.

Application procedure:

Deadline:The HKPFS 2023/24 calls for applications from1 September 2022 to 1 December 2022 (12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time). 

 

Step 1: Submit initial application to Research Grants Council (portal: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp)

Step 2: Submit full applications to proposed universities quoting the HKPFS reference number. 

Important points:

• Applicants may choose a maximum of two programmes within one or two universities for PhD study. 
• Applications for PhD admission must be submitted to relevant university(ies) directly for the selected programme(s). 
• Applicants are obliged to fully comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes. 

Participating universities:

Eight research degree-awarding universities are listed below.

1. 1. City University of Hong Kong(CityU)
2. 2. Hong Kong Baptist University(HKBU) 
3. 3. Lingnan University(LU)
4. 4. The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK)
5. 5. The Education University of Hong Kong(EdUHK)
6. 6. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(PolyU)
7. 7. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) 
8. 8. The University of Hong Kong(HKU)

Fellowship award:

The Fellowship covers:

• Annual stipend of HK$325,200 (approximately US$41,690) 
• A conference and research related travel allowance of HK$13,600/year (approximately US$1,740) for a period of three years. 
• For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. 

Official website:

https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html