The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) 2022-23 Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites expressions of interest from graduates, irrespective of country of origin and ethnic background, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities for full-time Ph.D. study in Hong Kong within the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme.

Admission Requirements

1. Academic qualification

HKPFS candidates should possess:

• An MPhil or a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement, conferred by a recognized university (for 3-year Ph.D. programmes)
• A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours, or a Master's degree, conferred by a recognized university (for 4-year Ph.D. programmes).

2. Application Procedures

• Step 1: Submit one initial application only via the website of the Research Grants Council (RGC) at https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp and obtain an HKPFS Reference Number.
• Step 2: Use the Reference Number and submit a full application at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/admission. A non-refundable fee of HK$300 will be charged for each application.

3. PolyU offer (HKPFS):

• Tuition waiver scholarship for the entire normal study period;
• A cash award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,120) in the first year, and HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) from the second year to end of the normal study period;
• Guaranteed hall accommodation for 2 years; and
• The 4th year stipend with the same provision is only applicable for awardees with a four-year normal study period.

Addition offers:

• A monthly stipend of HK$26,900 (~US$3,450) for 3 years.
• A yearly allowance of HK$13,500 (~US$1,730) for the conference and a research-related travel allowance for 3 years.

3. More details can be found at the following links

• Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme Leaflet

Application deadline: 

1 September 2021 at 12:00 noon to 1 December 2021 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time.

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PolyU Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme | Hong Kong | Fully-Funded Scholarship

Deadline: 31 July 2021 || Application fee: HK$300 per application

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is now inviting outstanding applicants to apply for the PolyU Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme for full-time Ph.D. programs in 2021/22

ELIGIBILITY 

Applicants who apply for the PolyU Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme shall:

• To register for a Ph.D. degree, the student must hold a postgraduate degree containing a significant research component, such as a dissertation, conferred by a recognized university. 
• An overall score of at least 6.5 in IELTS OR TOEFL score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test or 550 or above for the paper-based test. (for applicants who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognized university);
• Have obtained a Ph.D. admission offer from a top university in the world (Ph.D. admission offer with a scholarship from a top university is preferred), and demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance and research ability.

SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE

Successful applicants will be granted the following scholarship package to support their research study at PolyU and living expenses in Hong Kong:

• PolyU Presidential Ph.D. Scholarship including a tuition fee waiver (HK$42,100 per annum) and a cash award (HK$40,000 in Year 1 and HK$20,000 for the remaining years of the normal study period, subject to satisfactory academic performance);
• Studentship (up to HK$319,200 per annum) and conference attendance grant (up to HK$13,300 per annum), depending on the applicants’ academic and research achievements; and
• Associated Money to cover research-related expenses (HK$20,000 per annum).
• *The University reserves the rights of final decision on the offer of scholarship package and its exact provision.

APPLICATION PERIOD

From 1 April to 31 July 2021. Consideration of applications is on a rolling basis until all fellowship quotas are filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should submit an online application via eAdmission.

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions | Required Supporting Documents for Application | Chief Supervisors Profiles before submitting an online application

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