Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28
Research Grants Council, Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · open to applicants worldwide
Government PhD fellowships for international and local students at eight Hong Kong universities, with a stipend and conference travel allowance for up to three years; 400 places for 2027/28.
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About
What it offers: HK$344,400 annual stipend + HK$14,400/year travel allowance (up to 3 years).
Also: open to any nationality.
Who can apply: Open to new full-time PhD applicants regardless of origin; apply to up to two programmes.
Annual. Initial application in HKPFSES by Dec 1, 2026 12:00 noon HKT, then university applications by Dec 1, 2026 23:59 HKT. Next deadline: 2026-12-01.
How to apply: through hkpfses (you need an account there).
What to prepare: cv, research proposal, references, transcript.
From the official page (checked 2026-10-21): “irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background”
Who can apply
- Open to students
- Open to new full-time PhD applicants regardless of origin; apply to up to two programmes.
What you will need
- Academic CVUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Research proposalUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Recommendation letters (drafts for your referees)Upload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- TranscriptOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
How to apply
Applications go through the official page (hkpfses), which needs an account in your name. The deadline is 1 December 2026.
How Onward Scout helps
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