Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2022-2023


The golden opportunity for fresh full-time PhD students is now open for applications. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open to students from around the world. The host universities fully fund the program. The aim is to recognize academically brilliant, talented, and motivated students who exhibit leadership qualities.

Research Grants Council introduces the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship scheme to pick out the brightest minds of the world for universities of Hong Kong. Students can apply in any two of the host universities to utilize their exceptional potential and skills.

This opportunity provides a platform for the students to interact with students from different cultures, high intellectual levels, and skills. You will get to study in any of the leading universities in Hong Kong. The applicant must possess communication skills, leadership skills, and research ability to be shortlisted. Moreover, the education quality of Hong Kong is one of the finest, which will give an everlasting educational experience. There will be 300 awards waiting for the right candidate. This Fellowship is for 3 years, which means this is a 3 years fully funded opportunity. Do not miss out the deadlines; further information is provided below.


Eligibility Criteria :

Here is the criteria for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship:

  • The applicant must be a fresh full-time PhD student.
  • Applicants can be from any nationality.
  • The applicant must prove that their university’s medium of education was the English language.
  • In case the primary medium of education was not English, He/she has to provide an English proficiency certificate.
  • If the applicant is not a fresh PhD student, he/she may apply for this program if he/she gets admission to any other new full-time PhD programs.
  • The applicants have to choose their university from the list of host universities.

Benefits :

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship scheme is a fully-funded opportunity. Hence it will cover:

  • Yearly stipend of HK$322,800 (for up to three years).
  • Travel allowance of HK$13,500 for conferences and research-related travels.
  • Additional support will be provided by the host university if the PhD extends from 3 years.
  • The applicant does not have to have prior work experience for this Fellowship.

Other details :

Host universities:

  • Ling nan University
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • The University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

Available Fields

  • Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Business Studies

Deadline:

December 1, 2021

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