Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Value
- HK$344,400/year stipend + HK$14,400/year travel allowance
- IELTS
- Not required
- Min CGPA
- -
A Research Grants Council fellowship for full-time PhD study at eight Hong Kong universities. It is open to students from any country, including Bangladesh.
Covers: HK$344,400/year stipend + HK$14,400/year travel allowance · Deadline: 1 December 2026 · Last updated:
Who can apply
New full-time PhD applicants at CityU, HKBU, Lingnan, CUHK, EdUHK, PolyU, HKUST or HKU, from any country. Panels look at academic results, research ability, communication skills and leadership. You must meet the university's own entry rules.
Benefits
Annual stipend of HK$344,400 and a conference and research travel allowance of HK$14,400 a year, for up to three years. 400 fellowships for 2027/28.
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How to apply
1) Make an Initial Application on the HKPFS Electronic System and get an HKPFS reference number. 2) Choose up to two programmes at one or two universities. 3) Apply to each university using that number before its deadline.
Deadline
1 December 2026. Initial Application closes on 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time. University applications close on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 pm Hong Kong time.
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Who can apply?
New full-time PhD applicants at CityU, HKBU, Lingnan, CUHK, EdUHK, PolyU, HKUST or HKU, from any country. Panels look at academic results, research ability, communication skills and leadership. You must meet the university's own entry rules.
What does the scholarship cover?
Annual stipend of HK$344,400 and a conference and research travel allowance of HK$14,400 a year, for up to three years. 400 fellowships for 2027/28.
What is the deadline?
1 December 2026. Initial Application closes on 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time. University applications close on 1 December 2026 at 11:59 pm Hong Kong time.
How do I apply?
1) Make an Initial Application on the HKPFS Electronic System and get an HKPFS reference number. 2) Choose up to two programmes at one or two universities. 3) Apply to each university using that number before its deadline.
Is IELTS required?
IELTS is not always mandatory; universities or programmes may accept alternative proof.
Official source: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html · Last updated: 2026-11-02