Fully Funded Ph.D. Fellowships in Various Disciplines from the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong

The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong is offering Ph.D. research fellowships in various disciplines to students from all over the world. This Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their Ph.D. studies in Hong Kong's universities. Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of approximately US$41,400 and a conference and research-related travel allowance of approximately US$1,730 per year for each awardee for a period of up to three years. 300 Ph.D. Fellowships will be awarded in the 2022/23 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the Ph.D. degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time Ph.D. students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

• 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

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Selection Criteria:

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.

About Research Grants Council Hong kong:

The Research Grants Council (RGC), which was established in 1991, operates under the aegis of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and functions as an advisory body on research matters within the organizational structure of the Committee.

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