The International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS) aims to attract and recruit high-calibre foreign students to pursue full-time PhD studies at PolyU. The University plans to offer 20 places each academic year through a rigorous and competitive selection process.
Eligibility
The IPFS is open to high-calibre foreign PhD applicants. In addition to meeting the university entrance requirements and English language requirements for PhD programmes, the applicants should have achieved excellent academic results from a reputable university and demonstrate research ability/potential, leadership abilities and potential to contribute to the internationalisation of the University.
Scholarship Package
Successful applicants will receive an attractive scholarship package for the entire normal study period:
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Annual Stipend: HK$226,080
HK$231,240 for PhD students who have confirmed registration - Conference Grant of HK$25,000
- Research Excellence Scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Cash Award may be allocated to outstanding applicants
HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normal study period - University Accommodation: Eligible hall place for 1 year. Please refer to this link for the hall admission policy and fees.
Application Procedures and Period
Eligible candidates can apply for the IPFS in the 2025/26 Admission Exercise via the RPgAdmission:
- Select IPFS in the Fellowship and Scholarship
- There are two rounds of selection per year
- Main round application deadline: 1 December 2024 23:59 HKT (GMT +8 hours)
- Clearing round application deadline: 1 April 2025 23:59 HKT (GMT +8 hours) The application period for the clearing round will be announced in late February, if there are vacancies after the Main Round.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply in the Main Round and apply also for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. Applications will be considered in the clearing round only if there are vacancies after the Main Round.
Selection Guidelines
Applications are assessed holistically based on a combination of academic merit, research experience, and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.
Fellowships are awarded to the highest-ranked applicants in the round and the number of fellowships offered in each round is subject to funding availability.
Last update: 20 December 2024
