THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (HKU): Fellowships and Studentships for 2010-2011

Online Application: www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd Application Deadline: December 1, 2009

Fellowships & Studentships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2010-2011

East Meets West

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is an English speaking university. Founded
in 1911, it is the longest established university in Hong Kong. It has gained
the reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university with excellent
research record and facilities. To further promote an international and multicultural
campus, we encourage students from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
to join our MPhil and PhD programmes.

Highlights

• Ranked 24th in the world in 2009 THE-QS World University Rankings
• Ranked 1st among Asian universities in 2009 QS Asian University Rankings
• A uniquely positioned study centre of East and West
• A cultural mix of MPhil and PhD students from all over the world
• High quality teachers and students
• Leading-edge research in over 120 academic departments and research
  centres
• High-quality research outputs
• Top-class libraries, computer facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories
  and equipment

Fellowships/Studentships

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)

Fellowships of HK$240,000 (US$30,760) per year plus conference and research-related
travel allowance of HK$10,000 (US$1,280) per year for selected full-time PhD
candidates with outstanding academic performance and research ability/potential

Online Application: www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009

• University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) for the entire normative period of study
plus Postgraduate Studentships of not less than HK$157,200 (US$20,150) per year
for selected full-time PhD candidates with excellent academic record
Application: Applicants who have submitted applications to HKPF will be automatically
considered for the award of UPF. Separate applications to UPF are not required.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2009

• Postgraduate Studentships (PGS)

Studentships currently at not less than HK$157,200 (US$20,150) per year for qualified full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates

Online Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply
Main Round Application Deadline: December 31, 2009

• Conference/Travel Grants
  Grants for students to attend international conferences or exchange programmes

Students may also be offered opportunity of spending part of their study period away from campus to gain more exposure

Eligibility

Applicants should have an honours degree with excellent academic records. Students in their final year of study may also apply.

Enquiry:
Graduate School
Website: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply   
Tel: (852) 2857 3470
Fax: (852) 2857 3543
Email: gradsch@hku.hk
Address: Room P403, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong, P.R. China