Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027-2028
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
Applications open 1 September 2026
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About This Scholarship
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme supports outstanding students from around the world to pursue full-time PhD programmes at eight publicly funded universities in Hong Kong, including CUHK. The fellowship provides an annual stipend, conference and research-related travel allowance, tuition fee waiver, and accommodation support for up to four years of doctoral study.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Annual stipend up to HK$1.38M
- Tuition fee waiver up to HK$198,000
- Conference and research-related travel allowance up to HK$87,600
- Lodging award up to HK$100,000
- 1st year hostel fee waiver
- Guaranteed on-campus accommodation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be an outstanding student from any country
- 2 Must be applying for a full-time PhD programme
- 3 Must be nominated by a participating Hong Kong university
- 4 Must meet the academic requirements of the host institution