International Office

Ph.D. Scholarships in Hong Kong for the 2027–28 Academic Year

Hong Kong is issuing a call for doctoral candidates to conduct cutting-edge research as part of a doctoral “ programmes ” at local universities.

The scholarships offered include:

  • A monthly stipend of HKD 28,700 (approximately USD 3,680).
  • An annual grant of HK$14,400 (approximately USD$1,840) for conferences and travel expenses related to research, for a period of three years.

Although the Programme is highly competitive, it offers an excellent opportunity to pursue an education in this city, which is home to five of the world's top 100 universities.

For the next call for applications, initial applications may be submitted from September 1 through December 1, 2026 (at noon Hong Kong time, GMT +8).

These applications must be submitted via the following link.

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