Research Postgraduate Funding Schemes
Multiple PhD financing options are possible, as outlined below. Each type of funding has specific application criteria, funding support structures, and submission deadlines. Candidates are advised to study the possible funding schemes in detail and determine what suits their personal situation best. All questions regarding these schemes are to be directed to the funding organization, except where mentioned otherwise.
Funding Scheme 1: PolyU Research Postgraduate Scholarship (PRPgS)
- Monthly stipend of HK$18,100.
- Allowances for research-related activities.
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Funding Scheme 2: PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS)
- Monthly stipend of HK$ 26,800 based on School Research Committee’s discretion and approval
- Allowances for research-related activities.
- Provision of Cash Award
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Funding Scheme 3: Hong Kong PHD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
- Monthly stipend of HK$27,100, based on School Research Committee’s discretion and approval.
- Allowances for research-related activities.
- Provision of Cash Award.
- A guaranteed hall place for 2 years.
More information at link 1 & link 2.
Funding Option 4: Self-financed Applications
Student with adequate funds can apply under the ‘Self-financed’ track, within deadline each year.
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Funding Option 5: Other Funding Sources
Depending on their circumstances, applicants may be eligible to apply for sponsorship from other governmental and private scholarships and other funding schemes. Students should inform themselves about what potential schemes might be applicable for them.
For application purposes, such students are considered as self-financed (please indicate in the application what governmental / private scholarships / other funding scheme will be used to support your studies)
Other Useful information:
Awards Grants and Scholarships
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Teaching Postgraduate Studentship (TPS)
(The TPS scheme is discontinued with effect from the 2022/23 admission exercise.)
The main purpose of the Assistantship for Research Postgraduate (RPg) students under the Teaching Postgraduate Studentship (TPS) Scheme is twofold: (a) to grant, on merit basis, financial support to eligible full-time RPg students with a view to allowing them to fully focus on their studies; and (b) to provide more teaching experience and training opportunity to interested RPg students in order to widen their exposure for the development of their academic career.
Only full-time RPg students who are not receiving a stipend will be eligible for receiving assistantship under TPS. Holders of other scholarship awards may be considered for receiving assistantship under TPS provided that this does not violate the terms and conditions of the other awards.
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Tuition Waiver for Local RPG
Starting from 2018/19 academic year, the Government would provide tuition waiver for all local students enrolled in UGC-funded RPg programmes. All local students enrolled in UGC-funded RPg programmes will be provided with tuition waiver.
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Large companies use corporate scholarships as part of their HR strategy to develop and retain high-potential employees.
For businesses that strive to provide experience and service excellence to their customers, developing employees through an advanced degree in Design will allow them to move the company forward with fresh perspectives brought back from the creative class.
To sponsor high-potential employees for any programmes at PolyU Design, companies could offer a combination of support to employees, including:
- Tuition sponsorship
- Financial support for living expenses
- Policy of acting roles while a staff is away for sabbatical
For more information, please contact sdmktg@polyu.edu.hk.
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