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PolyU Graduate School | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prospective Students
Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes
Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes
RPgAdmission System for Applicants
3 Steps to Apply for PhD / MPhil
About HKPFS
PolyU Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
Unlock your potential
PolyU is committed to fostering academic excellence. A range of scholarships is designed to support the research studies, empowering students to excel in their PhD journey at our university.
RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
HKPFS aims to support the best and brightest students in the world with a prestigious fellowship to pursue their PhD studies. The HKPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$340,800
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Annual Conference Grant: HK$14,200
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
: a guaranteed place for 2 years
Visit
here
for the application procedures and other details about the scheme.
Kuok Group Fellowship
Kuok Group Fellowship is a prestigious scheme designed for outstanding candidates worldwide with remarkable academic/research achievements to pursue their PhD studies. The fellowship package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$337,200
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Research-related International Exchange Allowance: HK$20,000
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS)
PPPFS is a prestigious scheme designed for top candidates from around the world with exceptional academic/research achievements to pursue their PhD studies. The PPPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$337,200
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
: Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS)
IPFS aims to attract and recruit high-calibre foreign students to pursue their PhD studies. The IPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$230,640
HK$235,920
for PhD students who have confirmed registration
Research Excellence Scholarship in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Cash Award
(may be allocated to outstanding applicants):
HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
PolyU Research Postgraduate Scholarship (PRPgS)
PRPgS aims to provide financial support to PhD and MPhil students during their normal study period, allowing them to fully focus on their studies.
Applicants will concurrently be considered for the PRPgS once they submit an application via RPgAdmission, no separate application is required.
The PRPgS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$230,640
HK$235,920
for PhD students who have confirmed registration
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
University Accommodation:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
The fellowship/scholarship schemes are offered to PolyU full-time PhD and/or MPhil students only. They are
mutually exclusive, and each student will be eligible to receive the fellowship/scholarship via ONE scheme only.
Renewal of the awarded fellowship/scholarship is subject to the student's satisfactory performance and funding availability.
PolyU reserves the right to revise the fellowship / scholarship / fees without prior notice.
Last updated: 10 March 2026
RPgAdmission System for Applicants
3 Steps to Apply for PhD / MPhil
About HKPFS
PolyU Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
Read to learn more about PolyU's research studies
What PolyU Offers for PhD Studies?
Why Study PhD at PolyU?
How to Apply?
PhD Info Days 2025 | 16-17 Oct
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Apply for Research Studies
RPgAdmission System
Admission Requirements
Find a Supervisor
Find a Programme
Application Deadline
Words from Graduates
Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) / PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS)
Collaborative PhD Programmes
Dual PhD Degree Programmes
Joint PhD Supervision Programmes Leading to a PolyU Degree
Joint PhD Supervision Schemes
Research Student Attachment Programme – Incoming
Current Students
Current Students
Useful Information for New Research Postgraduate Students
Directors of Research Postgraduate Studies (DoRPgS)
Post-entry Scholarships and Grants
PhD Student Internship Scheme
PolyU-A*STAR Joint PhD Supervision Programme
PolyU PhD Scholars International Collaborative Research Fellowship (ICRF)
Research Student Attachment Programme – Outgoing
GS Ambassador Programme
Forms for Students
Support for Professional Development
Skills Advancement
Enrichment and Connection
Notices to Students
Online Systems
Financial Matters
Research Postgraduate Student Handbook
Key Dates
Academic Calendar
List of Research Postgraduate Subjects
Academic Integrity
Graduation Requirements
FAQs
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
College of Undergraduate Researchers and Innovators (CURI)
About CURI
About CURI Residential College (RC)
Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme (URIS)
About URIS
Application for Two-Year URIS 2026/27
Potential Supervisor List
Approved URIS Research Projects
Best URIS Research Project Award 2025
URIS Handbook and Forms
Exclusive Sponsorship
International Conference and Exhibition Funding Scheme (ICEFS)
UG Summer Research Abroad Sponsorship (USRA)
Graduates
Graduates
Congregation Matters
Award and Parchment
Electronic Certifications – Award Parchments and Transcript of Studies
Forms for Graduates
Online System for Congregation Matters
Staff
Staff
Guidelines and Regulations for Research Postgraduate Studies
RPg Admission Information
RPg Admission Information
RPgAdmission (Staff) System
Selection & Nomination for HKPFS
HKPFS 2026-27
Promotion Resources for HKPFS
Sharing Session on HKPFS Promotion & Recruitment
Frameworks for PhD Scholarships
Unified Collaborative PhD Framework (UCPF)
About UCPF
Collaborative PhD Programmes
Guidelines on Research Student Attachment Programme
Online Systems
List of FRC/SB/DRC/SRC Chairs and Secretaries
Faculty Research Committee / School Board
Departmental / School Research Committee
News and Events
News and Events
News
International Research Summer School 2026
PhD Info Days 2025
PolyU Research Student Conference (PRSC) 2025
PhD Thesis Award 2025
Best Research Postgraduate Student of the Year 2025
Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award 2026
About GS
About GS
Vision and Mission
Advisory Committee
Management Team
Contacts by Functions
Contact Us
Start main content
PolyU Graduate School | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prospective Students
Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes
Fellowship and Scholarship Schemes
RPgAdmission System for Applicants
3 Steps to Apply for PhD / MPhil
About HKPFS
PolyU Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
Unlock your potential
PolyU is committed to fostering academic excellence. A range of scholarships is designed to support the research studies, empowering students to excel in their PhD journey at our university.
RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
HKPFS aims to support the best and brightest students in the world with a prestigious fellowship to pursue their PhD studies. The HKPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$340,800
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Annual Conference Grant: HK$14,200
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
: a guaranteed place for 2 years
Visit
here
for the application procedures and other details about the scheme.
Kuok Group Fellowship
Kuok Group Fellowship is a prestigious scheme designed for outstanding candidates worldwide with remarkable academic/research achievements to pursue their PhD studies. The fellowship package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$337,200
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Research-related International Exchange Allowance: HK$20,000
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS)
PPPFS is a prestigious scheme designed for top candidates from around the world with exceptional academic/research achievements to pursue their PhD studies. The PPPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$337,200
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Cash Award: HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
: Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS)
IPFS aims to attract and recruit high-calibre foreign students to pursue their PhD studies. The IPFS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$230,640
HK$235,920
for PhD students who have confirmed registration
Research Excellence Scholarship in the form of a
tuition fee waiver
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
Cash Award
(may be allocated to outstanding applicants):
HK$40,000
for the first year, and
HK$20,000 per year
from the second year to the end of the normal study period
University Accommodation
:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
Visit
here
for more details about the scheme.
PolyU Research Postgraduate Scholarship (PRPgS)
PRPgS aims to provide financial support to PhD and MPhil students during their normal study period, allowing them to fully focus on their studies.
Applicants will concurrently be considered for the PRPgS once they submit an application via RPgAdmission, no separate application is required.
The PRPgS package includes:
Annual Stipend: HK$230,640
HK$235,920
for PhD students who have confirmed registration
Conference Grant: HK$25,000
University Accommodation:
Eligible hall place for 1 year
The fellowship/scholarship schemes are offered to PolyU full-time PhD and/or MPhil students only. They are
mutually exclusive, and each student will be eligible to receive the fellowship/scholarship via ONE scheme only.
Renewal of the awarded fellowship/scholarship is subject to the student's satisfactory performance and funding availability.
PolyU reserves the right to revise the fellowship / scholarship / fees without prior notice.
Last updated: 10 March 2026
RPgAdmission System for Applicants
3 Steps to Apply for PhD / MPhil
About HKPFS
PolyU Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
Read to learn more about PolyU's research studies
What PolyU Offers for PhD Studies?
Why Study PhD at PolyU?
How to Apply?
PhD Info Days 2025 | 16-17 Oct
Register NOW!
We use Cookies to give you a better experience on our website. By continuing to browse the site without changing your privacy settings, you are consenting to our use of Cookies. For more information, please see our
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