Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for Master’s Degrees in Hong Kong

• 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

This fellowship will cover:

• Annual Stipend

HK$319,200 (approximately US$40,900)

• Conference and research-related travel allowance

HK$13,300 (approximately US$1,700) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years

• For awardees who need more than three years to complete the Ph.D. degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.

• Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council

Before applying for Ph.D. admission to universities, applicants need to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by submitting their initial application online through Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES).

• Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities

Applicants should submit full applications for their selected Ph.D. programs to the proposed universities. Available Ph.D. Programs, application requirements are referred to respective universities.

cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs