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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