Fellowships & Studentships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2011-2012

East Meets West
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is an English speaking university.
Founded in 1911, it is the longest established 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 among Asian universities for two consecutive years in
2009 and 2010 QS Asian University Rankings
- Ranked 21st in the world in 2010-11 Times Higher Education (THE)
World University Rankings
- Inspiring teachers with international vision
- A cultural mix of MPhil and PhD students from all over the world
- Leading-edge research in over 120 departments and research centres
- High-quality research outputs
- Top-class libraries, computer facilities, and state-of-the-art
Laboratories and equipment
- An excellent record of graduate employment

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)

Online Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply
Initial application to the Research Grants Council: September 6 -
December 1,2010
Full application to HKU: September 6 - December 8, 2010

- University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) for the entire normative period of study plus Postgraduate Studentships of not less than HK$157,200 (US$20,150) 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: September 6 - December 8, 2010

- Postgraduate Studentships (PGS)

Studentships currently at not less than HK$157,200 (US$20,150) per year
For qualified full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates
Online Application: www.hku.hk/gradsch/apply
Main Round Application Period: September 1 - December 8, 2010

Conference/Travel Grants
Grants for students to attend international conferences or exchange
programmes

Students may also be offered opportunity of spending part of their study
Period away from campus to gain more exposure

Eligibility
Applicants should have an honours degree with excellent academic records.
Students in their final year of study may also apply.

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 Road,
HongKong.

Or

Anna Lu
010 62756184
luanna@coe.pku.edu.cn