How to Apply
Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2024 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.
Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2025/26. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes.
As the deadlines for applications to some of the universities may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to universities.
Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council
Open for applications: 1 September 2024 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
Guidance Note for completing the Initial Application (in PDF format)
HKPFS Electronic System – Initial Application
Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities
After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programmes to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before universities’ respective deadlines. As regards programme information, requirements for PhD admission, application methods, regulations and policy of individual universities, please refer to individual universities and PhD programmes for information.
City University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Baptist University
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
Lingnan University
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline : 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
The University of Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 1 December, 2024 (11:59pm Hong Kong Time)
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