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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) — 400 PhD fellowships at eight Hong Kong universities

Research Grants Council (RGC), Hong Kong · Hong Kong

Research Grants Council fellowship for new full-time PhD students at eight Hong Kong universities, open irrespective of country of origin: HK$344,400 a year plus a HK$14,400 travel allowance for up to three years. The 2027/28 round is open; the RGC initial application closes on 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong time.

At a glance
Where
Eight universities in Hong Kong
Level
Full-time PhD (fellowship up to 3 years)
Stipend
HK$344,400/year + HK$14,400 travel
Deadline
1 Dec 2026, 12:00 noon HKT (RGC step)
Apply
RGC online system, then the universities

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Nationality
The RGC call circular and FAQ say candidates seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at UGC-funded universities are eligible irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background. Tunisia is not named specifically.
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Study status
You must be seeking admission as a new full-time PhD student. Current PhD students may apply for a new programme, but the selection panel may discount their earlier PhD experience.
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Language
Applicants from non-English-speaking universities must attach TOEFL or IELTS results to their university applications unless they prove English was the language of instruction for all courses; this does not apply to programmes taught in another language such as Chinese.
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Selection
Universities interview and nominate candidates. A selection panel weighs academic excellence first, then research ability and potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership.
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Funding and what it does not cover

An annual stipend of HK$344,400 (about US$44,150) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,400 (about US$1,840) a year, for up to three years. Universities may give extra support to awardees who need more than three years.