Overview
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28 is the RGC's competitive fellowship route for applicants seeking full-time PhD study at participating Hong Kong universities, with initial applications opening 1 September 2026.
Complete research opportunity details
The current RGC electronic system confirms the 2027/28 initial application window from 1 September to 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time. RGC materials describe annual fellowship support plus conference/research travel allowance for up to three years; the latest published UGC funding material lists HK$340,800 annual stipend and HK$14,200 annual travel allowance, with 400 fellowship places per academic year.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants apply for full-time PhD study at participating Hong Kong universities. The RGC initial application permits up to two university/department/programme choices. University admission requirements and any university application fees are separate. Applicants should follow the 2027/28 guidance in the RGC electronic system when it opens.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified 27 Aug 2026 against the RGC 2027/28 initial-application notice/form. It states the window starts 1 Sep 2026 12:00 HKT and closes 1 Dec 2026 12:00 HKT. Funding figures are from current UGC published material; candidates should confirm the final 2027/28 award rate in the RGC guidance/offer because annual amounts may be adjusted.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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