We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2027/28 academic year. The application deadline is 1 December 2026.
PolyU's HKPFS Package 2027/28
Successful HKPFS awardees of PolyU will receive for the entire normal study period:
- Annual Stipend: HK$344,400 (~US$44,154)
- Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Annual Conference Grant: HK$14,400 (~US$1,846)
- Cash Award: HK$40,000 (~US$5,120) for the first year, and HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) per year from the second year to the end of the normal study period
- University Accommodation: a guaranteed place for 2 years
HKPFS candidates nominated by PolyU to the RGC will automatically be offered a PhD place with the PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS) scholarship package.
Application Procedure
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Step |
Action Required |
Application Period/Deadline |
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Step 1 |
Submit an initial application to the Research Grants Council (RGC) through its HKPFS system to obtain an HKPFS reference number |
1 September 2026 (12:00 noon HKT) to 1 December 2026 (12:00 noon HKT) |
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Step 2 |
Submit full application(s) to PolyU via the RPgAdmission System, select “2027/28 Semester 1 (Sep 2027 Entry)” and input the HKPFS reference number |
1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026 (23:59 HKT) |
We invite you to join PolyU LS and pursue excellence in research with a fully funded PhD fellowship — apply today!
For more details, please refer to the Graduate School’s website here.
