The International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS) aims to attract and recruit high-calibre international 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 international 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
- To provide yourself with the best chance at being selected for a fellowship, applicants applying for the IPFS in the first round (application deadline: 1 December 2024) are strongly encouraged to apply also for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.
- First round application deadline: 1 December 2024 23:59 HKT (GMT +8 hours)
- Second round application deadline: 1 April 2025 23:59 HKT (GMT +8 hours)
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: 16 September 2024
