Courses Announcement: Lingnan University of Hong Kong HKPFS Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
About Lingnan University of Hong Kong:
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) at Lingnan University is a prestigious, fully funded doctoral scholarship established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong SAR Government. Launched in 2009, the scheme attracts outstanding international and local students to pursue PhD studies at Hong Kong’s top universities. Lingnan University is authorized to nominate exceptional PhD applicants for this highly competitive fellowship.
Lingnan University is a public liberal arts institution located in Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong. Founded in 1888 and re-established in 1967, it is the city’s only government-funded liberal arts university. Lingnan emphasizes small class sizes, close faculty-student interaction, global exchange opportunities, and holistic education. The university has gained international recognition for quality education and global outlook, attracting a diverse student body while fostering critical thinking, leadership, community engagement, and research excellence.
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Fellowship
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Fully funded PhD programme for international and local students.
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Duration: Up to 3 years, with potential 4th-year support from Lingnan University.
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Monthly stipend: HK$28,400.
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Annual travel allowance: Up to HK$14,200 for conferences and research activities.
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Total financial support includes stipend, travel allowance, and 4th-year funding if applicable.
2. Eligible Research Areas
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Arts and Humanities
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Social Sciences
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Business and Management
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Data Science
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Environmental Studies
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Public Policy
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Digital Humanities
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Research areas depend on faculty availability and supervision capacity at Lingnan University.
3. Benefits
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Full financial support for PhD studies.
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Generous monthly stipend and travel allowances.
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Support for research, conferences, and academic development.
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Highly competitive and merit-based selection ensures quality candidates.
4. Eligible Nationalities
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Open to all nationalities worldwide.
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Both local and international students may apply.
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Selection emphasizes academic excellence, research potential, and leadership skills.
5. Eligibility Criteria
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Outstanding academic performance.
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Strong research ability and potential.
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Meet PhD admission requirements of Lingnan University.
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Must be able to commence studies in the respective academic year.
6. Selection Criteria
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Academic excellence and scholarly achievements.
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Quality of research proposal.
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Leadership, communication, and research potential.
7. Application Procedure
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Two-step process:
Step 1: Apply via RGC HKPFS Online Application System (1 September – 1 December, 12:00 HKT).
Step 2: Submit full PhD application via Lingnan University online system, quoting RGC reference number. -
Late applications are not accepted.
8. University Nomination & Final Selection
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Lingnan University reviews applications and nominates outstanding candidates.
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Final selection conducted by RGC panels.
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Non-awarded applicants may still receive PhD admission or Postgraduate Studentship awards from Lingnan University.
9. Important Dates
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Application opens: 1 September
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Application deadline: 1 December
10. Why Choose HKPFS Fellowship
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Prestigious fully funded PhD program in Hong Kong.
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Opportunities for international research exposure.
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Supports academic development, research excellence, and global networking.
11. Doctoral Fellowship Program
Courses Announcement: Lingnan University of Hong Kong HKPFS Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)