The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2022 applications are open for the academic year of 2022. Applicants from all around the world can apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2022 which is a fully-funded scholarship for international students to study in Hong Kong. Scholarships in Hong Kong are now accepting new applications for all international students to pursue their PhD degrees.

Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarships for PhD degrees are offered in any discipline of the study. Applicants of outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities can apply for the PhD Scholarships Hong Kong. It is a bright opportunity to Study in Hong Kong with Fully funded scholarships for international students to study abroad. For students, searching for international scholarships to study abroad, Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2022 is an option to study in Hong Kong with scholarships.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship is established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programs in Hong Kong’s universities. With the majors of Science, Medicine, Engineering and Technology/Humanities, Social Science and Business Studies areas.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2021/22
• Department: Science, Medicine, Engineering & Technology/Humanities, Social Science & Business Studies
• Course Level: PhD (Doctoral Degree)
• Award: Fully Funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Maximum (Approximately 300)
• Nationality: International Students
• The program can be taken in Hong Kong
• Application Start: 1^st September 2021
• Application Deadline: 1st December 2021

Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates for the PhD Fellowships in Hong Kong 2022 Fully Funded Scholarships for international students to study in Hong Kong to Study Abroad must fulfill the following eligibility criteria;

• Eligible Countries: Aspirants from all around the world
• Applicants must have an 18-year degree/ transcript or relevant education for PhD application
• Should be good in Physical and Medical Health
• Students will prefer if they have some work experience and ethnic background (Not Compulsory)
• Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
• Language Requirements: IELTS/TOFEL are required with Minimum Criteria and English Proficiency Letter will be accepted if your Medium of learning was English

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Fields of Study

There are top-ranked universities of Hong Kong are participating in the PhD Hing Kong Scholarship Scheme. Students can apply in any field of study or research areas offered by the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme in the Hing Kong`s Universities for their PhD Degrees in the following eligible disciplines;

• Science
• Medicine
• Engineering and Technology
• Humanities
• Social Science
• Business Studies

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the PhD Fellowships 2022 in Hong Kong by following the given steps below;

Step 1;

Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2021 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.

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Step 2;

After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programs to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the universities’ respective deadlines. As regards program information, requirements for PhD admission, application methods, regulations and policy of individual universities, please refer to individual universities and PhD programs for information. (Universities Links are Given Below)

• Applicants may choose up to two programs / departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2020/21. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programs.
• As the deadlines for applications to some of the universities may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have enough time to submit applications to universities.

Universities for PhD Hong Kong Fellowship 2022

City University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December 2021

Hong Kong Baptist University
Application Deadline: 1 December 2021 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

Lingnan University
Application Deadline: 2 December 2021 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December 2021 (5:00pm Hong Kong Time)

The Education University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline : 1 December 2021

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Application Deadline: 1 December 2021 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Application Deadline: 2 December 2020 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

The University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December, 2021 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)

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Documents Required

Students must upload their documents in pdf scan form at the time of online applications in the following order;

• Copy of Passport
• Educational Documents
• Research Proposal
• Recommendation Letters
• English Proficiency Proof
• Working Experience (If any)
• Publications (If any)
• Other Supporting Documents (if any)

Benefits

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$319,200 (approximately US$40,900) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,300 (approximately US$1,700) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years

Selection Criteria

While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence;
• Research ability and potential;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership abilities.

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