Doctor of Philosophy

PhD Programme - 2026/27

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Department of Health Technology and Informatics

Begin Your PhD Studies via the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Applications for Admission Open on 1 September 2025

The Department of Health Technology and Informatics invites outstanding candidates with academic excellence, strong research capability and potential, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven leadership abilities for full-time PhD study through the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2026/27.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a government-funded university in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, has a long and proud history of providing internationally competitive, professionally oriented education. The University has a strong team of academic staff with solid experience in supervising research postgraduate students, many of whom are internationally leading experts in their research areas.

Department of Health Technology and Informatics

The Department of Health Technology and Informatics comprises Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography – two well-established healthcare disciplines whose tertiary education has a long history of over 40 years in Hong Kong. The unique combination of these healthcare disciplines in one department enables us to share expertise, complement each other, and excel in both academic programmes and research.

We strive to excel in research in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Imaging and Radiation Science, Medical Physics, and Medical Data Science. We conduct both basic and translational research under five thematic areas:

Our research laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments for high-impact research work. In addition to working with researchers within the University, we also collaborate with top-notch scholars around the globe. We supervise research students by drawing expertise from within and outside the Department as appropriate.

Our PhD programme aims to provide rigorous training to students who aspire to become researchers or scholars capable of conducting independent and original research and producing research findings that are relevant and significant to their chosen field of specialisation. The graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform investigative work of substance with rigour and wit.

Application Method

Identify and contact potential supervisors (Research Assistant Professor or above) whose information is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti/people/academic-staff/.
[By 1 December 2025, HKT 12:00] Submit an initial application to the RGC HKPFS Application System at https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp by choosing PolyU as your preferred choice and to obtain an HKPFS reference number.
[By 1 December 2025, HKT 23:49] Submit a full application to the PolyU RPgAdmission System at https://rpgadmission.polyu.edu.hk/ and quote your HKPFS reference number.

Applicants applying for the HKPFS will be concurrently considered for PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme or PolyU International PhD Fellowship Scheme.

As applications will be processed on a rolling basis, early applications are strongly encouraged.

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