Funding · منحة موثّقة
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Hong Kong (8 universities)
FULL
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FunderResearch Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
DestinationHong Kong (8 universities)
LevelsPhD (up to 3 yrs)
CoverageFull: HK$344,400/yr stipend (~US$44,150) + HK$14,400/yr conference-travel allowance, up to 3 yrs (host universities typically add tuition support)
Open toAll nationalities incl. all 22 MENA (no citizenship restriction)
Awards / year400 (2027/28)
Application window1 Sep – 1 Dec 2026 (12:00 noon HKT)
Last verified2026-09-30
Deadline details
2027/28 cycle: initial HKPFS application deadline 1 Dec 2026, 12:00 noon Hong Kong time; shortlisted applicants then submit full applications to up to 3 participating universities (most university deadlines fall early Dec 2026). 400 fellowships confirmed for 2027/28 on the official RGC page.
Good to know
Apply to HKPFS first via the RGC portal, then to up to 3 HK universities; no nationality cap — strong fit for Arab researchers
Verified against the official source on 2026-09-30 · next re-check: 2026-11-01
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