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HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme 2027/28
HKU's flagship PhD package, among the richest in Asia. There's no separate form: apply for a full-time PhD in the Main Round and you're considered.
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Last verified 27 Sep 2026
Who it’s for
- Top graduates planning a full-time PhD at HKU
- Researchers in any field
- Applicants able to apply by 1 December 2026
What you get
A monthly HK$28,700 stipend, tuition waiver, research, living and travel allowances, and guaranteed first-year campus housing.
Requirements
- Full-time HKU PhD application
- Research proposalCheck the official page
- TranscriptsCheck the official page
- Referee reportsCheck the official page
- English test if requiredCheck the official page
How to apply
- Contact potential HKU supervisors
- Apply for a full-time HKU PhD in the Main Round (by 1 December 2026)
- Also apply to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme by its noon deadline that day
- Prepare for a possible interview
Timeline
- Opens1 Sep
- Closes1 Dec
Tips from past applicants
Apply in the Main Round and also submit an HKPFS application, since HKU recommends both.
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