Overview
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme invites applicants worldwide seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at participating Hong Kong universities; 400 fellowships are planned for the 2027/28 academic year.
Complete research opportunity details
The RGC states that 400 fellowships will be awarded for 2027/28. For reference, the published 2026/27 award provides HK$344,400 per year as stipend plus HK$14,400 per year for conference and research-related travel for up to three years; 2027/28 rates may be updated. Applicants first submit an HKPFS initial application to obtain a reference number, then submit full PhD applications to the selected universities. Up to two programmes at one or two universities may be selected.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants from anywhere may apply if they seek admission as a new full-time PhD student at a participating Hong Kong university and can demonstrate strong academic performance, research ability or potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership ability.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Submit the HKPFS initial application early enough to meet each university's separate PhD admission deadline.
- 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 on the RGC HKPFS overview and official electronic-system application pages. The 2027/28 call is open from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time. Funding figures quoted are explicitly the published 2026/27 rates, not guaranteed 2027/28 rates.
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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