Bourse Doctorat Hong Kong 2027/28 (HKPFS) – 29 octobre 2026

Contexte

Applications are now open for the 2027/28 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), a prestigious opportunity designed to attract outstanding students from around the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at leading universities in Hong Kong.

Established by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009, the fellowship aims to bring talented researchers from different countries and academic backgrounds to Hong Kong. The programme provides financial support to successful fellows, helping them focus on doctoral research and academic development. Applications opened on 1 September 2026, and prospective applicants have until 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (GMT+8) to complete the application process.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is an international doctoral fellowship programme for candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at participating universities in Hong Kong.

The scheme is intended to support high-calibre students who demonstrate strong academic potential, research ability and promise. It welcomes applicants from around the world, making it an attractive opportunity for international students looking to pursue doctoral studies in an internationally recognised academic environment.

Applicants are considered regardless of their country of origin, previous work experience or ethnic background.

Missions et responsabilités

• Pursue full-time PhD studies at one of eight UGC-funded universities participating in the scheme.
• Investigate programmes available at each institution and identify potential supervisors and research areas that align with academic interests.
• Conduct doctoral research and focus on academic development.
• Participate in conferences and develop international research networks.

Profil recherché

• Candidates worldwide seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at one of the participating universities.
• Applicants from different academic and professional backgrounds, meeting relevant admission requirements of their selected university and doctoral programme.
• Candidates with strong academic potential, research ability and promise.
• Applicants welcome regardless of previous work experience (both candidates with professional experience and those progressing directly from previous academic studies may apply).

Conditions et avantages

• Competitive annual stipend designed to help cover living expenses during doctoral studies.
• Conference and research-related travel allowance each year.
• Support provided for up to three years during a significant portion of the PhD journey.

Dossier de candidature

• Strong application clearly communicating academic achievements, research interests and motivation for pursuing a PhD.
• Demonstration of why proposed research is relevant and how previous academic experience has prepared the candidate for doctoral-level study.
• Research on potential supervisors to ensure proposed research aligns with expertise available at the chosen university.
• Compliance with additional requirements or procedures specified by individual universities.

Comment postuler

Prospective applicants should begin by identifying universities and doctoral programmes that closely match their research interests and academic background. Candidates should carefully review the official application instructions because individual universities may have additional requirements or procedures.

For official information, application procedures and participating universities, visit the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme official website.

Date limite de candidature : 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (GMT+8).

Huit universités participantes :

• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong