[bioundgrd] Fwd: Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2017-2018

[Janice Chang]

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From: Heather G Williams <heatherg at mit.edu<mailto:heatherg at mit.edu>>
Subject: FW: Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2017-2018
Date: October 31, 2016 at 8:53:39 AM EDT
Date: October 27, 2016 at 10:27:40 PM EDT
To: "Graduate School, HKU" <gradsch at hku.hk<mailto:gradsch at hku.hk>>
Subject: Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2017-2018

Dear Professor,

It is my pleasure to inform you that The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has set up various Fellowships and Scholarships for outstanding students from universities all over the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at HKU. For example, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship awards a sum 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.

Details of various Fellowships and Scholarships are given below. I would be grateful if you could please let the students in your University know about these Fellowships and Scholarships for MPhil and PhD studies. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at gradsch at hku.hk<mailto:gradsch at hku.hk>. We look forward to receiving applications from the students of your University.

Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.


Professor Mee Len Chye
Dean
Graduate School

Room P403, Graduate House
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2857-3470
Fax: (852) 2857-3543
Email: gradsch at hku.hk<mailto:gradsch at hku.hk>
Homepage: www.gradsch.hku.hk<http://gradsch.hku.hk/>

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Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at
The University of Hong Kong 2017-2018


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 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 27th in the world in 2016 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 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 140 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 and Scholarships Available
- 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<http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd>)



Initial application to the Research Grants Council (RGC): September 1 noon - December 1, 2016 noon*
Full application to HKU: September 1- December 1, 2016


- University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)



Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) for the entire normative period of study plus Postgraduate Scholarships of not less than HK$188,400 (US$24,150) 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 1 – December 1, 2016


- Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)



Scholarships currently at not less than HK$188,400 (US$24,150) per year for qualified full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates



Main Round Application Period: September 1 – December 1, 2016

On-line Application:
http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/prospective-students/how-to-apply

Financial Support for Conference Attendance/Travel
Financial support for students to attend international conferences or exchange programmes



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



Eligibility
Applicants should have a first degree or equivalent with excellent academic records. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may also apply.



Enquiry
Graduate School
Website: http://www.gradsch.hku.hk<http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/>
Tel: (852) 2857-3470
Fax: (852) 2857-3543
Email: gradsch at hku.hk<mailto:gradsch at hku.hk>
Address: Room P403, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.

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