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Who can apply

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Country of study
Hong Kong SAR China
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Outstanding academic recordsPreferredOrganisation’s wording: Outstanding academic records
  • Excellent research ability and potentialPreferredOrganisation’s wording: Excellent research ability and potential
  • International exposure and a global outlookPreferredOrganisation’s wording: International exposure and a global outlook
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skillsPreferredOrganisation’s wording: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership abilitiesPreferredOrganisation’s wording: Strong leadership abilities

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Fully funded
Tuition and living costs paid.
  • The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
  • The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.
Paid
Tuition and plane ticket
Allowance
HK$344,400 a year
Length of the funding
48 months
Application fee
HK$180

Dates

Applications close
1 December 2026 (Asia/Hong Kong)
Results announced
May 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Obtain an HKPFS reference number from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council
    With whom
    Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC)
    By when
    1 December 2026, 12noon (GMT+8)
  2. Step 2: Submit the HKPFS application online directly to HKUST
    With whom
    HKUST
    By when
    1 December 2026, 11:59pm (GMT+8)
  3. Step 3: Upload all the required documents to the Online Admission System
    With whom
    HKUST
    By when
    1 December 2026, 11:59pm (GMT+8)
  4. Step 4: Inform your referees so they can provide the reference reports
    With whom
    You
    By when
    8 December 2026
  5. Step 5: Attend the admission interviews, where appropriate
    With whom
    HKUST

Where to apply

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (opens in a new tab) · HKUST

Official title (in English): Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: cerg1.ugc.edu.hk

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