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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28
Fellowships to attract outstanding students worldwide to full-time PhD study at eight Hong Kong universities, across all fields.
| Amount / funding | ESTIMATE: ESTIMATE: Annual stipend HK$344,400 plus conference/research travel allowance HK$14,400 per year for up to three years; 400 fellowships for 2027/28 (ESTIMATE — HK$344,400 / HK$14,400 figures are stated for the 2026/27 academic year in the 2027/28 call summaries checked; confirm the 2027/28 rate on the RGC page) |
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| Deadline | 1 December 2026 – RGC initial application by 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time; university full application by 23:59 Hong Kong Time the same day |
| Start date | September 2027 (2027/28 academic year) |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
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About this scholarship
Fellowships to attract outstanding students worldwide to full-time PhD study at eight Hong Kong universities, across all fields.
Minimum requirements
New full-time PhD applicants to one of the eight participating Hong Kong universities, irrespective of country of origin, prior work experience or ethnic background; two-stage application: initial RGC application for a reference number, then a full university application quoting that number.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28: New full-time PhD applicants to one of the eight participating Hong Kong universities, irrespective of country of origin, prior work experience or ethnic background.
- Apply through the official application route for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 (ugc.edu.hk); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Arrange references for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28: two-stage application: initial RGC application for a reference number, then a full university application quoting that number.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28.
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28: 1 December 2026 – RGC initial application by 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time; university full application by 23:59 Hong Kong Time the same day.
- Budget Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 on the funding stated on the record: Annual stipend HK$344,400 plus conference/research travel allowance HK$14,400 per year for up to three years. (ESTIMATE — confirm on the official page) Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 (Hong Kong; PhD): work back from the 1 December 2026 – RGC initial application by 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time; university full application by 23:59… deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 first: New full-time PhD applicants to one of the eight participating Hong Kong universities, irrespective of country of origin, prior work experience or ethnic background; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 on Annual stipend HK$344,400 plus conference/research travel allowance HK$14,400 per year for up to three years; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: stipend-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 (12 Any field - Multi-discipline), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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