Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
HK$1,700,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- travel expenses
- other
- accommodation
Description
HKUST has been drawing the best doctoral students from around the world through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. HKUST has recruited the largest number of HKPFS awardees among local institutions, coming from 45+ countries and regions including Australia, China, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, etc. 1 out of 7 PhD new students of HKUST received the Fellowship. By joining us, you will find yourself being part of an exceptionally strong research community.
Benefits
Stipend: HK$340,800 (~US$43,730) per year for 4 years*
HKUST RedBird PhD Award: A Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in the first year and an Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,570) per year, in the following years, subject to the academic performance.
Conference Travel Allowance: HK$14,200 (~US$1,820) per year for 4 years
University Accommodation: Guaranteed in the first 2 years of research postgraduate studies.
Eligibility
On top of meeting the HKUST admission requirements, HKPFS applicants are expected to have:
- Outstanding academic records.
- Excellent research ability and potential.
- International exposure and a global outlook.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Hong Kong (SAR)
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Master
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Dec 2026
Submit the HKPFS application online directly to HKUST.
Applicants who have chosen two HKUST programs in the initial application are reminded to submit a separate full application for EACH chosen program to HKUST.
Please be reminded to quote the HKPFS reference number obtained from RGC.
Upload all the required documents to the Online Admission System.