Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28
Last date 1 December 2026, 09:30 IST
ForFinal year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28 is
Fully-funded PhD fellowship at one of eight Hong Kong universities (HKU, HKUST, CUHK, PolyU, CityU and others); 400 awards
Who can apply
Final-year undergrads and master's students (or graduates) applying to start a full-time PhD in Hong Kong in 2027; any nationality, any field; current PhD students in Hong Kong cannot apply as new entrants.
The organiser's rules Applicants from all over, seeking admission as a new full-time PhD student in a Hong Kong university; outstanding academic performance, research ability, communication and leadership
What it pays
“In the 2026/27 academic year, each awardee is entitled to an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (approximately US$44,150) and annual conference and research-related travel allowances of HK$14,400 (approximately US$1,840) for a period of up to three years.”
Important dates
- Opens
- 1 September 2026
- Last date
- 1 December 2026, 09:30 IST
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Research Grants Council, Hong Kong's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Research Grants Council, Hong Kong's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“The HKPFS 2027/28 calls for applications from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026 (12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time) .”
Desk notes
12:00 noon HKT = 09:30 IST on 1 Dec. You also apply to the university PhD programme directly (max two programmes); several universities set earlier internal deadlines, check the chosen programme page. 400 fellowships for 2027/28.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28?
The last date is 1 December 2026, 09:30 IST. Research Grants Council, Hong Kong's own page says: "The HKPFS 2027/28 calls for applications from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026 (12:00 noon, Hong Kong Time) ."
Who can apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28?
Final-year undergrads and master's students (or graduates) applying to start a full-time PhD in Hong Kong in 2027; any nationality, any field; current PhD students in Hong Kong cannot apply as new entrants. In the organiser's words: Applicants from all over, seeking admission as a new full-time PhD student in a Hong Kong university; outstanding academic performance, research ability, communication and leadership.
How much does Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28 pay?
Research Grants Council, Hong Kong's page says: "In the 2026/27 academic year, each awardee is entitled to an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (approximately US$44,150) and annual conference and research-related travel allowances of HK$14,400 (approximately US$1,840) for a period of up to three years."
Where do I apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28?
On Research Grants Council, Hong Kong's own site: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.