About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) was established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong and aims to attract the best and brightest students from across the globe to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong.
There is a comprehensive package for HKPFS awardees at CUHK. For details, please refer to the Graduate School.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) – CUHK Graduate School | Postgraduate Admissions| Stipend | HK$337,200 per year Up to HK$1.34 Million * |
| Conference and Research-related Travel Allowance | HK$14,000 per year Up to HK$86,000 * |
| Tuition Fee Waiver | Up to HK$190,500 * |
| Lodging Award | Up to HK$100,000 *
An award of HK$ 40,000 for lodging in the first year of study and HK$ 20,000 in subsequent years during the normative study period. |
| 1st Year Accommodation Fee Waiver and Guaranteed On-campus Accommodation | 1st Year Accommodation Fee Waiver and Guaranteed On-campus Accommodation |
* During the student’s normative study period
Starting from the 2020-21 intake, all PhD candidates nominated to the RGC by CUHK but not selected for HKPFS will be offered the CUHK Vice Chancellor PhD Scholarship.
HKPFS applicants must meet CUHK’s admissions and English requirements and demonstrate outstanding credentials in:
- Academic Excellence,
- Research Ability
- Communication Skills,
- Leadership Abilities.
https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/hkpfs/call_letter.html https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html