PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme

Amount

Full tuition waiver + HK$28,100/month (HK$337,200/yr) + conference grant HK$25,000 + cash awards HK$40,000 (yr1) then HK$20,000/yr + 1 year hall accommodation

Deadline

Aligned with HKPFS deadline: 1 December annually (12:00 noon HKT)

Host countries

Hong Kong SAR, China

Fields

Any field

International applicants (all countries) Academic Requirements Exceptional academic achievements are expected. Candidates typically have first-class honours or equivalent results, and strong or completed master's credentials. A record of high-quality international publications is a significant differentiator. Research and Publication Requirements High-quality publications in reputable international journals or conferences are a prominent selection criterion. Candidates without publications should have strong research projects, awards, or other demonstrable research output.

• Full tuition-fee waiver for the normative PhD period
• Monthly stipend of HK$28,100 (HK$337,200 per year)
• Conference and research-related grant of HK$25,000
• Cash award of HK$40,000 in year one, HK$20,000 per year in subsequent years (subject to satisfactory progress)
• One year of university hall accommodation (subject to hall admission policy and applicable fees)

Aligned with HKPFS deadline: 1 December annually (12:00 noon HKT)