Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme 2026

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities.

• Table of Content
• About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
• Requirements for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Aim and Benefits of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approximately US$43,690) 

A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200 (approximately US$1,820) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 

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

Requirements for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Qualification

• Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the Hong Kong universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.
• Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the following two Selection Panels comprising experts in the relevant board areas:

• Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology
• Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies

While candidates' academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence;
• Research ability and potential;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership abilities.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For enquiries about the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, please email to [email protected]. You may, however, also get instant answers to the most frequently asked questions below.

As regards admission and application requirements for PhD studies, please refer to individual universities for information.

For more details, visit Hong Kong PhD Fellowship webpage