The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), is a programme under the the Research Grants Council (RGC), that  aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in Hong Kong institutions funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.

More than 200 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2014/15 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen institutions. For details, please contact the institutions concerned directly.

Deadline for submission: 02nd December 2013.

Further information at: www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd