Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28

About this opportunity

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, run by Hong Kong's Research Grants Council, funds PhD study at participating Hong Kong universities. You apply through the RGC's online system and also send a full PhD application to your chosen university. For 2027/28, PolyU lists an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (about US$44,154) and an annual conference grant of HK$14,400 (about US$1,846). PolyU also says candidates it nominates to the RGC automatically get a PhD place under its Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme. The deadline is December 1, 2026. The RGC initial application closes at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time, and PolyU's full application closes at 23:59 HKT the same day. Other universities may set their own deadline for the full application, so check your target school.

What you get

• HK$344,400 annual stipend
• HK$14,400 annual conference grant
• PhD place at a Hong Kong university

Who can take part

Prospective full-time PhD students applying to a participating Hong Kong university. The PolyU announcement does not list detailed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility is copied from the organizer's own published rules — they make the final call. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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