Fellowships & Studentships for MPhil and PhD Studies (2012-2013)

ACU Ref: 58900
Closing Date: 1 December 2011

Fellowships & Studentships for MPhil and PhD Studies (2012-2013)

East Meets West

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the longest established English speaking 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 1st in Asia and 22nd in the world in 2011 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World 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.
(For details, please visit: www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd)

Initial application to the Research Grants Council: 1 September 2011 - 1 December 2011, noon.

Full application to HKU: 1 September 20111 - 1 December 2011

• University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) plus Postgraduate Studentships of not less than HK$163,200 (US$20,920) 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 Period: 1 September 2011- 1 December 2011

• Postgraduate Studentships (PGS)

Studentships currently at not less than HK$163,200 (US$20,920) per year for qualified full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates.

Main Round Application Period: 1 September 2011- 1 December 2011

ON-LINE APPLICATION: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply


Conference/Travel Grants

Grants for students to attend international conferences or exchange programmes.

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, Hong Kong.