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