Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2025 Open for Applications
HONG KONG – The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong has announced the opening of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2025/26 academic year. The fellowship aims to attract outstanding students worldwide to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong.
The HKPFS offers a highly competitive package, including an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,500 (approximately US$1,730) per year for each awardee for a period of up to three years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the HKPFS, candidates must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree with first-class honours or equivalent; or
- Have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an initial application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) (https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html) by 1 December 2024 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time.
After obtaining an HKPFS Reference Number, applicants must then submit full applications to their chosen universities by the respective universities’ deadlines.
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria for the HKPFS include:
- Academic excellence
- Research ability and potential
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership abilities
Deadline
The deadline for the initial application is 1 December 2024 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time.
