Research Grants Council of Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Hong Kong's flagship doctoral fellowship attracting outstanding new full-time PhD students from around the world.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationHong Kong
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from all countries seeking new full-time PhD admission at an eligible university
Minimum qualification Meet doctoral admission requirements of selected Hong Kong university/programme
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong academic and research preparation appropriate to proposed PhD
Eligible fields of study Sciences, medicine, engineering, technology, humanities, social sciences and business at eligible universities
Work experience No prior-work-experience restriction
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Host university/programme requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition University support varies; fellowship itself is a stipend/travel award
Stipend HK$344,400 annual stipend in 2026/27
Travel support HK$14,400 annual conference/research travel allowance in 2026/27
Insurance University-specific
Other benefits Up to three years; universities may provide additional support beyond fellowship tenure
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026/27 applications ran 1 Sep–1 Dec 2025 at noon. 2027/28 call not yet published.
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