Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Deadline
December 1, 2026 (HKT)· 63 days left
Degree Level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
On-site
Overview
The RGC's flagship fellowship funds about 400 international PhD students each year at Hong Kong's public universities, including life-science and biomedical programmes. Candidates register with the HKPFS portal and apply for admission directly to their chosen universities. The 2027/28 round runs 1 September to 1 December 2026 (12:00 noon Hong Kong time).
Eligibility
Open to applicants worldwide seeking full-time PhD admission at a Hong Kong university; outstanding academic record, research ability, communication and leadership skills. Apply to the fellowship scheme and separately to up to two PhD programmes at one or two universities.
Nationality: Open to all nationalities
Funding & Benefits
Annual stipend of HK$344,400 (about US$44,150) plus an annual conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,400, for up to three years.
Stipend/Salary: HKD 344,400/year (HKD)