Grant opportunity
HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme 2027/28
Prestigious HKU doctoral scholarship route for high-calibre international and local applicants entering full-time PhD study.
- Funder
- University of Hong Kong
- Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline
- Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline: Dec 1, 2026
- Award
- HKU Presidential PhD scholarship package, including stipend and research-related support under official programme rules
- Applicant
- Outstanding PhD applicants worldwide applying to the University of Hong Kong and meeting the programme's academic and admissions requirements.
- Discipline
- Doctoral Study and Higher Education
- Region
- Hong Kong / Global
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme is HKU's flagship doctoral scholarship package for outstanding students with strong research potential.
Who can apply
Applicants must satisfy HKU doctoral admission requirements and the Presidential PhD Scholar selection criteria for academic excellence and research potential.
What it supports
- Full-time PhD study
- Research training
- Doctoral scholarship support
Funding and duration
- Monthly stipend and related benefits are provided under the official scholarship rules
Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline
Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline: Dec 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply for HKU PhD admission and follow the Graduate School scholarship instructions for the Presidential PhD Scholar Programme.
Call details
Source-based overview
The award is intended to help top doctoral candidates join HKU research programmes with a competitive support package and institutional recognition during their PhD training.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy HKU doctoral admission requirements and the Presidential PhD Scholar selection criteria for academic excellence and research potential.
Funding and benefits
Monthly stipend and related benefits are provided under the official scholarship rules
Themes and supported activities
Full-time PhD study
Research training
Doctoral scholarship support
Deadline and timeline
Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline: Check the HKU Graduate School page for the 2027/28 application deadline: Dec 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply for HKU PhD admission and follow the Graduate School scholarship instructions for the Presidential PhD Scholar Programme.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.