Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28 – Fully Funded PhD Scholarship
Scholarship: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Degree: PhD
Location: Hong Kong
Academic Year: 2027/28
Funding: Fully Funded
Number of Fellowships: 400
Deadline: 1 December 2026, 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 is a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international students seeking to pursue a full-time PhD at participating universities in Hong Kong.
Benefits
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Annual stipend of HK$344,400
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HK$14,400 per year for conference and research-related travel
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Funding for up to 3 years
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Opportunity to study at one of 8 participating universities
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No RGC application fee
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to applicants from all countries seeking admission as new full-time PhD students. Applicants should demonstrate:
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Excellent academic performance
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Strong research ability or potential
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Leadership abilities
Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of their selected PhD programme.
Participating Universities
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City University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Baptist University
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Lingnan University
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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The Education University of Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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The University of Hong Kong
How to Apply
Applicants must first submit an initial application through the HKPFS Electronic System and obtain an HKPFS Reference Number. They must then submit full PhD admission applications directly to their selected university or universities.
Applicants can select up to two PhD programmes.
Application Opens: 1 September 2026
Deadline: 1 December 2026, 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
Official Application: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/apply.html
Official Initial Application System: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp