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In order to attract top candidates from around the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at HKU, application to  HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (‘The Programme’)  for the admission year 2023-24 has commenced on September 1, 2022.  The Programme offers the most prestigious scholarship package, namely, the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship (HKU-PS), to selected outstanding full-time PhD students admitted to The University of Hong Kong. 

The HKU Presidential PhD Scholars will also receive strong academic and training support from the University, e.g. individualised advisory service, training in teaching and opportunities to interact with leading scholars.  A group of distinguished Faculty members will also give advice, provide additional mentorship and training opportunities, and oversee the academic career paths. 

Scholarship Package for 2023-24 admission

Each HKU Presidential PhD Scholar will receive a HKU-PS package of up to around HK$420,900 (US$53,960 ) in the first year, and up to around HK$400,900 (US$51,390) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period. The package includes:

(a) Cash Award to support research and living expenses:            HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normative study period (b) Waiver of composition fees for the whole normative study period (i.e. HK$42,100 per year) (c) Postgraduate Scholarship of HK$27,100 per month (d) Conference and Research-related Travel Allowance of HK$13,600 per year (e) Financial support to selected outstanding students for an additional year of study beyond the normative study period to reward their outstanding research output and progress (f) A guaranteed hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal

Eligibility and Selection

The HKU Presidential PhD Scholars shall be the brightest candidates who are passionate about research applying for the full-time PhD programmes at HKU.  Applications for the HKU-PS Programme should be submitted following the instruction on https://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/rola/online-application-for-mphil-phd-admission .

PhD applicants with very strong qualifications in academic and/or research achievements will be considered for the HKU-PS Programme, with consultation from Faculties. After successful screening for the first batch of candidates who submitted the applications before Dec 1, 2022, further selection will be conducted in batches by August 2023. Candidates will be selected by a panel of professors representing different disciplines.  Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview. 

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPF) , established by the  Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, aims at attracting the best and brightest students across the world to pursue their research degree programmes in Hong Kong. Around 300 PhD Fellowships are awarded by the RGC each academic year. 

Eligibility

New applicants to full-time PhD programmes in government-funded institutions in Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

The Fellowships

The HKPF provides each awardee with both a monthly scholarship and a conference and research related travel allowance per year for a period up to three years. In 2023-24, the scholarship is worth HK$27,100 and the conference and research related travel allowance HK$13,600.  For HKPF awardees who are admitted to a 4-year PhD programme, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will provide a monthly scholarship and travel allowance at the same level as the HKPF for their fourth year of study. 

For the 2023-24 exercise, all HKPF holders will be awarded the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship . Each HKPF holder will be provided the following by HKU on top of what they will receive from the RGC:

•   Cash Award to support research and living expenses:           HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normative study period •  Waiver of composition fees for the whole normative study period (i.e. HK$42,100 per year) •  a guaranteed hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal in Year 2

Application

Application for HKPF normally starts on September 1 and ends in early December every year.  Applicants can check the exact application dates on the  RGC website . 

Applicants need to submit one initial on-line application (only with basic information such as their names and place of birth) through the RGC system to obtain a reference number. For the 2023-24 exercise, the deadline  for submitting an initial application to RGC is December 1, 2022  at Hong Kong Time noon  (GMT +8 hours).  Please click here for RGC on-line initial application.

Applicants who have chosen HKU in their initial applications should submit an on-line application form and upload soft copies of  supporting documents  via the HKU application system to complete the application to HKU. They are required to indicate that they are applying for the HKPF and quote the reference number assigned to them by the RGC. They should also make sure that their application materials do not contain any plagiarised materials, particularly the research proposal & research experience and vision statements, which are expected to be an original piece of work written by the applicant.  The deadline for submitting an application to HKU is December 1, 2022 . Please click here to HKU Online Application System.

[Note to applicants of the Joint Programmes between HKU and King's College London/The University of Toronto :

The RGC has announced that UGC-funded full-time Dual/Joint PhD Programmes having at least two years of normative study period spent in local universities would be included in the HKPF Scheme with effect from the 2019/20 intake. However, the RGC would only provide monthly fellowship as well as conference and research-related travel allowance to HKPF awardees enrolled in the Dual/Joint PhD programmes during their study period spent in Hong Kong.] 

Please click here for further details of the HK PhD Fellowship Scheme .

Full-time MPhil and PhD students who hold a first degree with second-class honours first division (or equivalent) or above are normally considered eligible to receive a Postgraduate Scholarship during the normative study period. Candidates' results in Master's degrees may also be considered. The basic level of scholarship is HK$18,030 per month (w.e.f. September 1, 2020) .

A PGS holder whose PhD probationary candidature has been confirmed will receive a higher PGS rate with effect from the following calendar month after his/her probation is fully confirmed. For example:   probation confirmed within November 1 – 30, 2020  --> higher PGS  rate is applicable w.e.f. December 1, 2020.  The higher PGS rate is HK$18,520 per month (w.e.f. September 1, 2020).

The University Grants Committee (UGC) provides a non-means-tested ‘ Tuition Waiver Scheme ’ (‘The Scheme’) for all current and new  local students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded Research Postgraduate (RPg) programmes of any disciplines in local institutions, to cover their composition fees with effect from July 1, 2018.  Eligible students do not need to apply for the Scheme.

For more information, please refer to the UGC website .

Academic Awards

The University administers a number of scholarships that are awarded to postgraduate students for outstanding academic achievements. Here are some  examples  available to current students.

Full-time MPhil and PhD students are eligible to apply for conference and/or travel support for presenting papers/posters in overseas academic conferences or participating in other overseas educational activities.

For further information on conference and travel support, please refer to the Research Services homepage at http://www.rss.hku.hk/fund/conference-students (conference support) and http://www.rss.hku.hk/fund/travel-students (travel support).  

Full-time non-local research postgraduate students who register on July 1, 2019 and thereafter are guaranteed a hall place in their first year of study.

Recipients of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF) and HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship (HKU-PS) are guaranteed a hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal in Year 2.

Composition Fees and Living Expenses

Please click here for the full schedule of fees.

Living Expenses for Non-local Students

The living costs vary from one person to another, depending on the type of accommodation selected and other factors. Usually, the postgraduate scholarship is sufficient to cover food, lodging, general living expenses and composition fees. Please click  here   for further information.

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Established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme   (HKPFS) aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong's universities. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) now invites HKPFS applications for admissions in the 2024-2025 academic year.

CUHK is a highly esteemed, forward-looking comprehensive research university recognised for its excellence both regionally and globally. We aim to consolidate its position as a centre of excellence for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research with a global impact and seek to optimise opportunities and make significant contributions to society by translating research findings into practical applications.

With the support of five State Key Laboratories and a wide array of approximately 300 research institutes and research centres, CUHK has long promoted interdisciplinary research and achieved excellence on local, national and international levels. With the supervision and inspiration of diligent world-class scholars who excel in their professional fields, our PhD candidates can find the best strategy to achieve their study objectives.

With the support of five State Key Laboratories and a wide array of over 300 research institutes and research centres, CUHK has long promoted interdisciplinary research and achieved excellence on local, national and international levels. With the supervision and inspiration of diligent world-class scholars who excel in their professional fields, our PhD candidates can find the best strategy to achieve their study objectives in a straightforward and result-oriented pathway.

To cater for different study needs, CUHK offers a wide array of PhD programmes through 8 Faculties: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. Explore our extensive range of PhD programmes at https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/ .

Pursuing graduate studies in Hong Kong under the HKPFS is attractive.

Not only it provides significant financial support for living, but also encourages international exposure and collaborations through research-related travel allowances. In addition, Hong Kong is a vivid city with many opportunities for scientific and technological career development. Studying at CUHK as an HKPFS awardee will help me fulfil my research potential and facilitate my scientific career development.

With the HKPFS provided by CUHK, I was able to focus on my research wholeheartedly.

During my PhD study at the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education at CUHK, I was surrounded and supervised by world-class researchers in an environment that enabled me to work hard and to enjoy life on a beautiful campus in a vibrant and exciting city.

CUHK has been the perfect place for me to explore my passion.

The support of our professors, the amazing learning resources on offer and the beauty of the campus are just a few of many things that I cherish about studying here. There are always new experiences to discover in this diverse campus situated in a multicultural city.

Pursuing my PhD degree in Gender Studies at CUHK with support from the HKPFS has been a highly rewarding experience so far. 

I am grateful to be enrolled in a programme that offers a stimulating interdisciplinary learning environment, solid research training from passionate, skilled faculty members, and support to be autonomous in shaping my intellectual interests and career path.

It is a great privilege to be a part of CUHK, one of the top universities worldwide. 

The University enables me to revolutionise my future career as a scientist. In addition to its well-respected professors, CUHK provides high-tech equipment and research facilities to help me advance my research.

Studying PhD at CUHK’s JC School of Public Health and Primary Care has been an incredible experience for me. 

With supportive supervisor and an innovative, collaborative research environment, I have gained valuable insights into producing high-quality research work. I highly recommend the programme to potential students who seek to enhance their research capabilities.

Studying at CUHK has been a great experience so far.

The school’s rich facilities, multicultural setting and natural surroundings ensure an excellent learning environment. The Anthropology department is extremely friendly and stimulating, with my supervisor and other faculty members providing strong guidance and support. 

I feel privileged to have the opportunity to study at CUHK. 

CUHK offers world-class infrastructure and a serene campus for research. Being at CUHK, I am able to work under the supervision of top-notch scholars. The excellent support and guidance I receive from my supervisors are testament to the university’s commitment to professionalism. 

Pursuing a PhD degree at CUHK Engineering is an extraordinary experience.

With top-tier supervisors and a world-class research environment, students perform cutting-edge research and publish high-quality academic papers. The Faculty’s close connections with mainland China and the world provide lots of opportunities to collaborate with world-class researchers during and after my PhD study. 

I am honoured to be supported by HKPFS to embark on my exciting PhD journey at CUHK, a regional and global leader in state-of-the-art medical research.

The robust momentum and academic atmosphere at CUHK Medicine have always motivated me in my pursuit of research excellence. 

Studying at CUHK has been an exceptional experience.

Diversity and inclusion are welcoming. The learning environment with stalwart researchers conducting world-class studies is altogether compelling. I have access to any study material I need. I am deeply indebted to HKPFS and CUHK for this opportunity to pursue my dreams.

CUHK Business School is the perfect platform for me to grow and flourish as an academic.

The rigorous academic training received from our extraordinary faculty equipped me with high-quality research skills that allow me to engage with global academic networks. Being awarded the HKPFS has been a major achievement and blessing for me. 

• Submit an initial application via the RGC website .
• Each applicant may choose up to two programmes in each application.

RGC application deadline 1 Dec 2023 at 12:00nn (Hong Kong Time)

• Obtain a HKPFS reference number.

• Submit your full application through the CUHK Online Application System and quote the HKPFS reference number.

CUHK application deadline 1 Dec 2023 at 11:59pm (Hong Kong Time)

• Attend interview, if shortlisted.
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 Hong Kong PhD  Fellowship Scheme  (HKPFS)

• Established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009.
• Aims to attract the best students from around the world to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong.
• Provides a monthly stipend of HK$27,600 (approx. US$3,540) and a conference travel allowance of HK$13,800 (approx. US$1,760) per year for up to three years. Additional support will be provided by the Graduate School for students within the normative period of study.
• University Accommodation: Guaranteed on-campus accommodation during the normative period of study*. 

Application Procedure

• Applications are invited from  1 September 2023 at 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time).
• Submit an initial application to the RGC through their  online application system  and obtain a HKPFS reference number.
• RGC Application deadline:  1  December 2023 at 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time).
• Submit your full application through  EdUHK Admission System  and quote the HKPFS reference number
• EdUHK Application deadline:  1  December 2023 at 11:59 pm (Hong Kong Time).

Admission Requirements

For Admission Requirements, please refer to:  Prospective Students, Research Postgraduate (RPg) Programmes (eduhk.hk)

• For more information on HKPFS, please refer to:  https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html  
• For enquiry, please contact Graduate School at  [email protected]  

*Subject to regular review of the University’s hall admission policy and the availability of hall places

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme

Scholarship Package for 2024/25 Admission

Each HKU Presidential PhD Scholar will receive a package of up to around HK$427,100 (US$54,760) in the first year, and up to around HK$407,100 (US$52,190) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period. The package includes:

• Cash Award to support research and living expenses HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normative study period
• Waiver of composition fees for the whole normative study period (i.e. HK$42,100 per year)
• Postgraduate Scholarship of HK$27,600 per month
• Conference and Research-related Travel Allowance of HK$13,800 per year
• Financial support to selected outstanding students for an additional year of study beyond the normative study period to reward their outstanding research output and progress
• A guaranteed hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal  

Eligibility and Selection

The HKU Presidential PhD Scholars shall be the brightest candidates who are passionate about research applying for the full-time PhD programme at HKU.

All applicants applying for the full-time PhD programme will be considered for the HKU-PS Programme. In view of the intense competition, applicants applying for the HKU-PS Programme during the Main Round (1 September – 1 December) are strongly encouraged to apply also for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme .

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview.

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HKUST has been drawing the best doctoral students from around the world through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. HKUST has recruited the largest number of HKPFS awardees among local institutions, coming from 45+ countries and regions including Australia, China, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, etc. 1 out of 7 PhD new students of HKUST received the Fellowship. By joining us, you will find yourself being part of an exceptionally strong research community.

Data as of June 2023

A Prestigious and Fully-Funded Option for Your PhD Studies

Stipend: HK$ 331,200 (~US$42,290) per year for 4 years*

HKUST RedBird PhD Award:

Recruitment Award of HK$ 40,000 (~US$5,110) in the first year

+ Academic Excellence Award of HK$ 20,000 (~US$2,550) per year, in the following years ^

Conference Travel Allowance:

HK$ 13,800 (~US$1,760) per year for 4 years

University Accommodation:

Guaranteed in the first 2 years of research postgraduate studies

* subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions and compliance to RGC’s regulations

^ renewable in subsequent years, subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions

More funding and scholarships are also available to PhD students at HKUST, including Overseas Research Award, Greater Bay Area Research Award, Research Travel Grant, etc, which provide you with supplementary funding to attend conferences and conduct research overseas.

Requirements

On top of meeting the  HKUST admission requirements , HKPFS applicants are expected to have:

Outstanding academic records

Excellent research ability and potential

International exposure and a global outlook

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership abilities

Application Procedures and Timeline 

The application for 2024/25 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is now closed. Successful candidates will be notified by RGC via email in May 2024.

• Obtain an HKPFS reference number from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council .
• Submit the HKPFS application online directly to HKUST .
• Applicants who have chosen two HKUST programs in the initial application are reminded to submit a separate full application for EACH chosen program to HKUST.
• Please be reminded to quote the HKPFS reference number obtained from RGC.
• Nicely inform your referees that it is most helpful if they can provide the reference reports earliest possible.
• Attend the admission interviews, where appropriate.
• Successful candidates will be notified by RGC via email.
• The result of HK PhD Fellowship Scheme will also be announced in the website of Research Grants Committee (RGC) at https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/hkpfs/funded_research.html .
• Candidates who are not selected for the fellowship, may be considered for admission to relevant PhD program(s) with Postgraduate Studentship of HK$220,680/year.

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HKUST PhD programs require a combination of coursework and independent research, with a major emphasis on research. The normal duration of studies of full-time PhD program is three years if a relevant research master’s degree is earned prior to the PhD program, or four years with a bachelor’s degree. All programs are taught in English.

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The Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Hong Kong (HKU Business School) admits outstanding students to our full-time PhD programme, focusing on one of the six distinct fields of study.  Applicants without a research Master's degree shall be considered for admission to the four-year PhD programme, while those with a research Master's degree shall be considered for admission to the three-year PhD programme.

Admission Schedule

Our PhD programme matriculates new students once a year in the fall semester, starting normally in September.  The application for admission 2024/25 opens on September 1, 2023 and the Main Round application is available through December 1, 2023 .  Applications received after this date will not normally be considered unless there are available places left after admitting the main round applicants.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which was established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities.  An initial application should be made to RGC through the HKPFS Electronic System (deadline: December 1, 2023 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00) before submitting applications for PhD admission to HKU.  For more details, please visit here .

Application Requirements

All applications should be submitted via the online application system of the Graduate School of HKU.   Applicants should visit the Graduate School website for full details of the application procedures .  The following materials are required for making an application and should be submitted via the online application system on or before December 1, 2023 :

• Completed online application form
• Academic transcripts(s) and graduation certificate(s) of undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies
• Research proposal
• Official score report of GMAT or GRE (see details below)
• Official score report of TOEFL or IELTS (see details below)
• Two academic referee's reports (submitted directly from the referees)

Degree Qualifications

To be eligible for admission to the PhD programme, applicants should possess:

• a Bachelor’s degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or,
• a Bachelor's degree with honours and a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.

All applicants are required to demonstrate their capability for graduate studies by obtaining satisfactory scores in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), taken within five years. Institution code:

• GRE – 2482
• GMAT – FS2-WL-48

Copies of the score reports should also be uploaded into the online application system.

English Language

Applicants who come from a university outside Hong Kong where the language of instruction and examination is not English are required to take one of the following English language proficiency tests, of which scores are valid for 2 years:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Institution code: 9671; Department code: 99

• Internet-based test (iBT) score ≥ 85

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic Module)

• overall score ≥ Band 6.5; all subtest ≥ 6

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2023-24, the tuition fee for the full-time PhD programme is HK$42,100 per annum.

Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS)

Full-time regular students are eligible to receive a Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) during the normative study period.  The basic level of scholarship is  HK$18,390 per month (w.e.f. September 1, 2023) .

A PGS holder whose PhD probationary candidature has been confirmed will receive a higher PGS rate with effect from the following calendar month after his/her probation is fully confirmed.  The higher PGS rate is HK$18,890 per month (w.e.f. September 1, 2023).

FBE PhD Entrance Scholarship

The FBE PhD Entrance Scholarship shall be awarded to new students admitted to our full-time PhD programme on the basis of academic merit at the time of admission.  Students may be considered for the general track OR the Taught Postgraduate (TPg) track of the Scholarship based on the criteria fulfilled.  Candidates considered for TPg track must be registered in or within one year of graduation from an eligible TPg programme offered by HKU Business School by December 1 of the year preceding admission to the full-time PhD programme.

The number of Scholarships to be awarded and/or the exact value of each Scholarship shall be determined each year.  For general track, the Scholarship shall be of the value of  HK$42,100  for the academic year 2023-2024.  For TPg track, the Scholarship shall offset the  amount of tuition fee paid  by the awardee for the eligible TPg programme preceding admission to the full-time PhD programme.

All eligible candidates will automatically be considered and no application for the Scholarship is required.  In the event of there being no suitable candidate in any year, no awards shall be made.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, aims at attracting the best and brightest students across the world to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong.

All HKPFS holders of HKU will be concurrently awarded the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship, details of which is provided in the section below.  For more information on HKPFS, please visit here .

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS)

In order to attract top candidates from around the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at HKU, the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme offers the most prestigious scholarship package to selected outstanding full-time PhD students.

HKU Presidential PhD Scholars will also receive strong academic and training support from the University, e.g. individualised advisory service, training in teaching and opportunities to interact with leading scholars.  A group of distinguished Faculty members will also give advice, provide additional mentorship and training opportunities, and oversee the academic career paths.

More information on the programme package may be found  here . All applicants applying for the full-time PhD programme will be automatically considered for the HKU-PS programme.  In view of the intense competition, Main Round applicants are strongly encouraged to apply also for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).

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Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong's universities.

Eligibility

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in Hong Kong universities 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$331,200 (approximately US$42,460) and a conference and research related travel allowance of HK$13,800 (approximately US$1,760) per year for the awardees for a period of three years. 350 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2024/25 academic year 1 . For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.

1 Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

Selection Panels

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the two HKPFS Selection Panels with experts in the relevant broad areas - one for Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology and another one for Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies.

Selection Criteria

While academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but not limited to, the four yardsticks below for selection of candidates:

• Academic excellence;
• Research ability and potential;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership abilities.

Application Process

Applicants may choose up to two programmes in one or two universities for PhD study in their HKPFS applications. They are also required to submit application(s) for PhD admission to relevant university(ies) directly for their selected programme(s). Applicants are therefore required to fully comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes. The HKPFS 2024/25 calls for applications from 1 September 2023 to 1 December 2023 (12:00 noon Hong Kong Time) . Details on application procedures are available at http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd .

For information and admission requirements of individual universities, please visit https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/institutions.html .

Individual universities will conduct interviews with applicants as part of the assessment for selection. Candidates not selected for the HKPFS award may be accepted by universities concerned for regular PhD admission and offered postgraduate studentship by universities. For enquiries, please contact respective universities.

Postgraduate Studies in Hong Kong

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• The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Scholarship recognises the achievements of outstanding local and non-local students studying in the eight University Grants Committee-funded universities, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Vocational Training Council. The scholarship is HK$80,000 (approximately US$10,300) per year for non-local students.
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Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC), the HKPFS aims to attract the world’s best and brightest minds to pursue their research-based PhD programmes in the University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities in Hong Kong.

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Awardees will each be entitled to an annual stipend of HK$331,200 (approximately US$42,460) and annual conference and research-related travel allowances of HK$13,800 (approximately US$1,760) for a period of up to three years.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2024/25

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Application for HKPFS 2024/25

Applicants from all over, seeking admission as a new full-time PhD student in a Hong Kong university, are eligible and invited to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate outstanding academic performance, exceptional research ability / potential, acute communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent leadership abilities.

Shortlisted applicants, depending on their areas of studies, are subject to assessment by either one of the two HKPFS selection panels: (i) Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, and Technology; or (ii) Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business Studies.

Academic excellence is the prime consideration but the Selection Panels will also take into account:

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CEE PhD Students Won First Prize in The 2nd Kubuqi Award - International Desert Sustainable Development Proposal Competition

Congratulations to two of our talented PhD students, Miss Yang Qian and Miss Wang Yihua , on winning the First Prize in The 2nd Kubuqi Award: International Desert Sustainable Development Proposal Competition which took place from November 2023 to April 2024. Under the guidance of Dr Xiao-hao Sun, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, Miss Yang and Miss Wang presented their innovative proposal titled “ Bio-stimulation to form a biocrust layer for plant growth and sustainable ecosystem restoration ” with an inventive idea of utilizing Bio-stimulation technology to improve land degradation, promote plant growth, restore sustainable ecosystems, and effectively control sandstorms.  Organized by the Elion Foundation and Treelion Foundation, The Kubuqi Award has been a driving force in inspiring the younger generation to actively engage in environmental protection and sustainable development efforts. The competition places a special emphasis on the research and application of cutting-edge technology, empowering students to leverage innovation for a greener future.    Congratulations again to our talented students for their exceptional performance in The 2nd Kubuqi Award competition. Together, we continue to drive positive change and shape a more sustainable world for generations to come.

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IMEL PhD Students Awarded Scholarships to Attend a Prestigious University of Geneva SDG Summer School on Planetary Health

We wish to congratulate two IMEL PhD students, Danjelle Midgely and Nadine Nyamangirazi, who have been awarded EU Albatross scholarships to attend a month-long SDG Summer School on Planetary Health at the University of Geneva in July 2024. 

The SDG Summer School is inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The theme of the 2024 programme is Planetary Health, with a focus on the impact of climate change on human health. It emphasizes team-based problem-solving and the agile creation of practical prototypes, driven by real-world challenges, presented by experts from international organizations in Geneva. 

Danjelle Midgley is a first-year PhD student under the supervision of A/Prof. Melanie Murcott. Danjelle's research focuses on climate change litigation strategies in South Africa. Danjelle works as an attorney at the Centre for Environmental Rights in the Activist Support and Training programme. She is excited to attend the course and learn new practical problem-solving skills to add to her legal knowledge to be put to use in her work as an environmental and climate justice lawyer and scholar in South Africa.

Nadine Nyamangirazi is also a first-year PhD law student under Melanie's supervision. Nadine's research centres on the intersection of international trade and environmental law within the African context. She is confident that the insights gained from the SDG Summer School will  not only enrich her academic pursuits but also provide significant professional growth opportunities, empowering her to advance her career and make a meaningful impact in her field. Nadine is particularly drawn to the collaborative nature of the SDG Summer School, which fosters an environment conducive to learning, sharing ideas, and forging meaningful connections. She looks forward to engaging deeply with her peers and mentors, gaining valuable insights, and contributing to innovative solutions during this transformative experience.

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Ceremony of School of Law Scholarships and Other Students’ Achievements

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The School of Law of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) conducted the Ceremony of School of Law Scholarships and Other Students’ Achievements on 29 May 2024. The Ceremony was well attended by donor representatives, award recipients and their family members.

Professor LIN Feng, Dean of CityUHK School of Law, welcomed all participants to the Ceremony. He congratulated all the awardees and expressed School’s gratitude for the generous donations of donors. He also expressed appreciation for some alumni who approached him and were enthusiastic to set up scholarships for students. Those scholarships he remarked would make a difference to students especially when they are in financial difficulties. He also thanked staff members and family members of the recipients for their unfailing support.

香港城市大學（城大）法律學院於 2024 年 5 月 29 日舉行法律學院獎學金暨學生成就頒獎典禮。捐贈者代表、獲獎者及其家屬出席是次活動。

是次頒獎典禮共頒發多項獎學金予優秀的法律學學士、法律博士、法學專業證書及法學碩士課程的學生。

學生代表羅尚儒，也是 謝立斌奬學金的得獎者 ，對於 謝立斌先生 的慷慨捐助及成立 奬學金的遠見 表示感激，他同時感謝 奬學金給予他鼓勵 ，引領 他開放自己 ， 更積極參與學術研討會及於個人與專業範疇多作發展 。另一學生代表葉陽婷表示 奬學金不單經濟上支持她的學業 ，也有助益於她於人民法院新聞媒體總部的實習工作。

The Sir T.L. Yang Society High Table Dinner 2024

21 May 2024

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The Sir T.L. Yang Society High Table Dinner was held on 21 May 2024 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley Racecourse. Over 200 friends and leaders of the Hong Kong legal community, Distinguished Professional Mentors, accomplished alumni, Faculty colleagues and undergraduate students gathered to celebrate the students’ completion of their first year of study and to bid farewell to the graduating class. 

The event began with welcome remarks by Professor Lutz-Christian Wolff, Dean of CUHK LAW, followed by presentation of admission scholarships and Dean’s List awards. It was graced by the presence of former Chief Justice of Hong Kong, Dr. The Hon. Geoffrey Ma, GBM, KC, SC, CUHK LAW Honorary Professor, who delivered an inspiring High Table address to the students.

CUHK LAW express gratitude to all new and long-time Distinguished Professors Mentors, leaders of the legal community, for their kind involvement, for staying engaged as a community and for volunteering their time out of their busy schedule to provide invaluable advice to CUHK LAW students.

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Promoting late-life volunteering with timebanking: a quasi-experimental mixed-methods study in hong kong.

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Shiyu Lu, Cheryl Chui, Terry Lum, Tianyin Liu, Gloria Wong, Wai Chan, Promoting Late-Life Volunteering with Timebanking: A Quasi-Experimental Mixed-Methods Study in Hong Kong, Innovation in Aging , 2024;, igae056, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae056

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This study explores the impact of timebanking, where individuals earn time credits, non-monetary currency, for volunteering, on promoting volunteerism among older adults.

We employed a quasi-experimental design with 116 timebank group (TBG) participants and 114 comparison group (CG) participants from 2021-2022. TBG received time credits to exchange for rewards, while CG received no time credits (i.e., volunteering as usual). The intervention of timebanking lasted for one year. Volunteering behaviors were tracked via an app, and intentions to volunteer were assessed at baseline (T0), after 6 months (the midpoint of the intervention, T1), and after 12 months (the endpoint of the intervention, T2). The use of rewards by TBG participants was also recorded (e.g., for personal use or sharing with others). Furthermore, focus group interviews were conducted to understand how rewards influenced participants’ volunteerism.

TBG had significantly higher weekly volunteer hours at T2 (β = 1.37, p = 0.021) and increased intent to volunteer at T1 (β = 0.54, p = 0.001) and T2 (β = 0.51, p = 0.001) compared to CG. Participants using rewards personally volunteered more at T2 (β = 2.09, p = 0.014), although sharing rewards with family and friends or donating rewards to others did not yield the same effect. The qualitative study suggested that a sense of feeling recognized generated by timebanking may encourage increased volunteering and that personal reward use enriched the volunteer experience, and individuals sharing rewards with family and friends experienced a sense of fulfillment and reinforcement of their prosociality.

Timebanking effectively encourages late-life volunteering. The study provides practical implications for promoting volunteering among older people.

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