🌏 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, is now open for applications for the 2026/27 academic year. The scheme attracts the world's best students to pursue PhD studies at eight leading universities in Hong Kong.

🎓 Where to study:
- 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
What the scholarship covers:

- Annual allowance — HK$340,800 (~US$43,690)

- Additional allowance for travel and conferences — HK$14,200 (~US$1,820)

Duration: up to 3 years (with the possibility of additional support from the university)

Total — 400 scholarships in 2026/27

📌 Selection criteria: academic performance, research potential, leadership qualities, communication skills.

📅 Start of studies: September 2026
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