Location
Hong Kong
Funding Amount
HK$331,200 annual stipend + HK$13,800/year travel allowance
Application Deadline
Typically opens September and closes early December annually
Field of Study
All Fields
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities. The fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$331,200 and a conference travel allowance.
Generous annual stipend of HK$331,200 (approx. US$42,400)
Conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,800 per year
Up to 3 years of funding support
Additional university-specific fee waivers and housing subsidies
Open to candidates worldwide applying for full-time PhD programs
Exceptional academic records
Outstanding research potential and communication skills
Proven leadership ability
Strong support from host university in Hong Kong
Degree
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded
Country
Hong Kong
Deadline
Typically opens September and closes early December annually
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