Hong Kong · PhD
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
What it covers
HKD 344,400/year stipend + HKD 14,400/year travel allowance for up to 3 years (2026/27 rates)
Hong Kong government fellowships for outstanding students worldwide starting a full-time PhD at one of Hong Kong's eight UGC-funded universities. About 400 fellowships are planned for 2027/28. Applicants first file an initial application, then apply to up to two programmes.
Who can apply
Eligible countries in Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
All
Deadlines
- 1 Dec 2026Application deadlineIn 16 days
Initial application by 1 December 2026, 12:00 noon HKT; university applications by 1 December 2026, 11:59 pm HKT.
Official link and source
- Official page cerg1.ugc.edu.hk
- Source ugc.edu.hk
Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.