Application for the Research Student Attachment Programme(RSAP)/International Collaborative Research Fellowship(ICRF)
Outgoing PolyU Students
Please read carefully of the following information before submission.
PolyU applicants: RSAP:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/current-students/rsap_outgoing/
ICRF:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/current-students/polyu-phd-scholars-icrf/
Application with missing supporting documents will not be processed.
Part 1: Application Type
Research Student Attachment Programme (RSAP) Only
International Collaborative Research Fellowship (ICRF) Only
Research Student Attachment Programme (RSAP) & International Collaborative Research Fellowship (ICRF)
Have you previously received financial support from RSAP
Yes
No
If yes, please state the approved application round (e.g. 2020/21 1st round)
Have you previously received financial support from ICRF
Yes
No
If yes, please state the approved application round (e.g. 2020/21 1st round)
Part 2: Particulars of the Applicant
Surname
First name
Student no.
Department
Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Department of Applied Mathematics
Department of Applied Physics
Department of Applied Social Sciences
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Building and Real Estate
Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Department of Chinese History and Culture
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Computing
Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of English and Communication
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Department of Health Technology and Informatics
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
Department of Management and Marketing
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
School of Accounting and Finance
School of Design
School of Fashion and Textiles
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
School of Nursing
School of Optometry
Nationality
Phone no.
Enrolment type
PhD
HK PhD Fellowship Awardees
Dual PhD
Collaborative PhD
TPS
Latest GPA
PhD registration confirmed
Yes
No
If No, please provide the intended confirmation of registration date (MM/YYYY)
End date of normal period of study (DD/MM/YYYY)
Please check in eStudent for your Normal Study Duration (eg. Year/Semester 2026/3 is 31/08/2027)
Highlight and evidence of outstanding academic and/or research achievements
Name of Chief Supervisor
Post of Chief Supervisor
PolyU email address of Chief Supervisor
Part 3: Details of the Proposed Host Institution and Host Supervisor(s)
Full name of the host institution
Full name of the host department/faculty
Country of the host institution
Type of the host institution
Academic institution
Non-academic institution
QS:
https://www.topuniversities.com/
ARWU:
http://www.shanghairanking.com/
Times Higher Education:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings
Latest world ranking of institution:
Publisher of Ranking
QS
THE
ARWU
Latest world ranking of institution
URL
Latest world ranking by subject:
Publisher of ranking
QS
THE
ARWU
Subject area
Latest world ranking by subject
URL
Brief introduction of the host institution (only applicable when the host institution is a non-academic institution or an industry)
Remark: Only accept one PDF file without any password or encryption.
Name of the host supervisor
Post of the host supervisor
Part 4: Details of the Proposed Attachment/Research Visit
Proposed period
The proposed period must be consistent with the period in the supporting letter
To
Proposed duration (in months and days)
RSAP must range from 3-12 months. ICRF must range from 6-12 months
The proposed completion date is within my normal study period
Yes
No
Aims of the proposed attachment/research visit
Research title
Abstract of research (up to 200 words)
Timeline and research activities
Expected outputs from the attachment/research visit
Detailed ICRF research plan (3 pages) including research title, objectives, plan, and significance of the research collaboration
Remark: Only accept one PDF file without any password or encryption.
Part 5: Supporting Documents
Please combine the below 3 documents into 1 pdf file for upload.
An invitation letter from the host supervisor or his/her affiliated department/faculty, specifying the full name of PhD student, the name of the host supervisor, and the period of attachment.
A brief CV of the applicant with a list of representative publications
A brief CV of the host supervisor with a list of representative publications
The latest assessment results downloaded from eStudent
Remark: Only accept one PDF file without any password or encryption.
Part 6: Declaration
I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that any misrepresentation will lead to disqualification of my application.
I hereby authorise The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to use my data from my application form for the following purposes:
Processing the application for RSAP and ICRF, and associated arrangements;
Verifying student status, qualifications and academic records;
Conducting statistical analysis, research, surveys and review;
Facilitating communications between you and PolyU; and
Other purposes directly relating to any of the above.
Submit