Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Sources checked · Sep 2026 Fully Funded GovernmentPhD

Research Grants Council fellowship for new full-time PhD students at eight Hong Kong universities: an annual stipend of HK$344,400 plus HK$14,400 a year for conference and research travel, for up to three years. 400 fellowships for 2027/28, open to all nationalities.

Award

HK$344,400

Estimated value

Deadline

Dates not announced

Check the official website

Covers: Living stipend · Travel

Tuition fees Not stated
Living stipend Covered
Travel Covered
Health insurance Not stated
Arrival allowance Not stated

Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
PhD
Field of study
All research fields
Nationality
Open to all nationalities
Age limit
No requirement stated
GPA
No requirement stated
Language
No requirement stated
Other requirements
- Academic excellence, research ability, communication and leadership skills

1
Register on the HKPFS portal
2
Apply for a PhD at a participating university

Required documents

Documents not listed — see the official website

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (Government)
Duration: Up to 3 years
Intake: 2027/28
Awards: 400 per year
Where to study: The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Education University of Hong Kong

Dates not announced — check the official website.

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

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