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Final Call: Secure a Fully-Funded PhD at World #18 CUHK Before 1 December |
Through its enhanced HKPFS funding
package, successful applicants can receive financial support valued at more
than US$232,420. The package includes full tuition fee waivers, annual
stipends, guaranteed on-campus accommodation awards, and allowances for
academic conference travel.
Ranked 18th globally in the QS
World University Rankings 2027, CUHK offers an internationally recognized
research environment supported by leading academics and advanced research
facilities.
The university also demonstrates
strong performance across several academic disciplines. Its Education programme
ranks first globally, followed by Gastroenterology and Hepatology at second,
Nursing at sixth, and Computer Science at seventh.
Two Essential Application Steps
Prospective HKPFS applicants must
complete two mandatory application stages.
First, candidates must submit an
initial application through the Research Grants Council (RGC) electronic system
to obtain an official HKPFS reference number. The deadline is December 1, 2026,
at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (GMT+8).
Second, applicants must complete
their doctoral programme application through the CUHK Graduate School
postgraduate admission portal, quoting their assigned HKPFS reference number.
The deadline for this stage is December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hong Kong Time.
Shortlisted candidates will be
invited for interviews, with fellowship results expected to be announced
between March and April 2027.
Alternative Funding Opportunities
CUHK also offers alternative
financial support for candidates nominated by the university for HKPFS but not
selected by the RGC.
These candidates may still be
admitted to CUHK's regular PhD programme and receive a postgraduate studentship
worth up to US$29,400 annually.
In addition, they may qualify for
the CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship, offering up to US$10,240, subject
to satisfactory academic performance.
First-year research postgraduate
students from Belt and Road countries will also be automatically considered for
CUHK nomination for the Hong Kong SAR Government's Belt and Road Scholarship,
which may cover their full tuition fees if awarded.
Six Decades of Graduate Research
Excellence
Established in 1966, CUHK's
Graduate School celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. The university
currently offers approximately 240 postgraduate programmes and is supported by
more than 460 scientists ranked among the world's top 2 percent, four State Key
Laboratories, and annual research funding exceeding US$324 million.
For prospective researchers seeking
international academic exposure and comprehensive financial support, the HKPFS
programme represents a valuable opportunity to pursue doctoral studies at a
globally recognized university.
Further information on eligibility
requirements, available programmes, scholarship opportunities, and application
procedures is available on the official CUHK Graduate School website: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/research-postgraduate
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