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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS

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Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong offers PhD Fellowship Scheme for international students in Hong Kong. More than 250 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for a period of up to three years in the 2020/2021 academic year.

These are available for pursuing PhD degree at eight institutions mentioned above. Hong Kong PhD  Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest candidates in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities.

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Scholarship Benefits

The award provides an annual stipend of HK$301,200 (approximately US$38,600) and a conference and a research-related travel allowance of HK$12,600 (approximately US$1,600) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • International applicants can apply for this PhD Scheme.
  • These are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Baptist University; Lingnan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; The University of Hong Kong.
  • Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD pupils 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.

Others

For applicants from non-English speaking universities, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, they are required to attach score results of TOEFL or IELTS in their PhD applications to the universities concerned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS?

    The deadline of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS is 02 December 2019.

  • For which degree is Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS offered for?

    Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS is offered to PhD degree.

  • For which field is Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS offered for?

    Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS?

    Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS is open for: All

  • Who is offering Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS?

    The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS is offered by: Government Of China

  • What is the funding covered in Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS?

    The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS covers Government Scholarships Partial Scholarships

  • Where can Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS be taken at?

    The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS can be taken at: China