Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is a fully funded opportunity for students from all over the world to study in the leading universities of Hong Kong. The fully-funded scholarships for international students are available for every individual who is academically brilliant, has a track record of achievements, and exhibits leadership qualities. Anyone around the globe can apply to this PhD fellowship program regardless of the place or country of living or birth and ethnic, religious, or political affinities. Moreover, the Hong Kong fellowships have no restrictions on the prior work experience of the interested fellows.
The Hong Kong PhD scholarship is a scheme that is introduced by the Research Grants Council to attract the brightest minds in the world to continue their PhD at the Hong-Kong universities. The students can apply to those universities which are on the panel of the Research Grants Council. Under this fully-funded fellowship, the students who are talented and have extraordinary potential and skills like communication, research ability, and leadership qualities can apply to top universities in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong fellowship grant provides the PhD students a platform where they can interact with students of different cultures. Moreover, Hong Kong is a city of diversity as is located in the heart of Asia. The PhD fellows of the Research Grants Council will get a chance to dive into the pool of global connectivity, excellence, and quality lifestyle. Furthermore, the quality of education in Hong Kong is one of the finest. Hence, international PhD fellows in the heart of Asia will experience an everlasting educational experience that is beneficial for their personal as well as professional growth and expertise.
The fully-funded doctoral scholarship is a chance for PhD fellows to gain world-class experience in every academic program and research activity in Asia’s World City. The highly competitive fellowship grants 400 scholarships to students from every corner of the world on the basis of their excellent academic records and interpersonal skills. Since 2009 when RGC launched the scholarship scheme, numerous students have got benefits and have participated in research that has changed the world. The Hong Kong fellows have marked their names in every field whether it is science, medical, engineering, humanities, economics, etc.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2025-26:
Host Country:
- Hong Kong
Fields of Study:
- Sciences
- Medicine
- Engineering and Technology
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Business Studies
Degree Level:
- PhD
Program Duration:
- The duration of the Hong Kong fellowships is 3 years.
Number of Awards:
- 400 Doctoral Fellowships
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List of the Participating Universities:
- Lingnan University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- The University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Benefits of the Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme 2025-26:
- The fellows will receive an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230 for up to three years.
- The fellows will receive a travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) annually for conferences and research-related relocation.
- Additional Support will be provided by the university if the PhD extends from 3 years.
- No prior work experience is required.
- No application is required for the initial fellowship application.
Eligibility Criteria of Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme 2025-26:
- Candidates must be new full-time PhD students.
- Candidates can be from any nationality around the globe.
- The candidates have to prove that their university education has been conducted in the English language.
- In case, the candidate’s prior medium of education is not English, he/she has to provide English Proficiency Certificate.
- If the candidate is not a new PhD student, he/she can only apply for this fellowship if he/she may get admission to other new full-time PhD programs.
- The candidate must choose from the given list of 8 universities.
How to Apply for Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme:
- The candidates have to apply separately for the university and this fellowship.
- The candidates have to apply first for the fellowship.
- In order to apply for the fellowship, the candidates have to complete the initial application through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES).
- After the successful submission of the initial application, the candidates will receive a reference number.
- The candidates have to apply for chosen universities (Up to 2 universities and 2 programs depending on the priority) and the given reference number must have to be mentioned in the university application form.
- In case the candidates forget to mention HKPFSES reference number, their applications will be considered on a regular basis and will not be considered for this fellowship.
- Every university has a different submission deadline so in order to receive the reference number before the deadline so you have to fill the initial application as soon as possible to meet the university deadline.
Eligible Host Universities and Application Deadline:
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Education University of Hong Kong
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
City University of Hong Kong
- Application Deadline: before 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Baptist University
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time).
Lingnan University
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The University of Hong Kong
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
