Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Patrick Butaye, Professor at City University of Hong Kong, is inviting eligible candidates to contact him as a potential PhD supervisor for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).

This is a competitive doctoral funding opportunity for students interested in PhD research in areas aligned with the supervisor’s expertise, likely including veterinary science, biology, medical science, and related public health or biomedical topics.

Applicants should first confirm that they meet HKPFS eligibility criteria and should be prepared to demonstrate strong academic excellence. The scheme requires an Initial Application through the HKPFS Electronic System to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number, followed by full PhD applications to selected universities/programmes.

For HKPFS 2026/27, the initial application opens on 1 September 2025 and the initial deadline is 1 December 2025 at Hong Kong time. Full university applications must then be submitted before the relevant university deadlines, which for participating Hong Kong universities are also listed as 1 December 2025 in the provided notice.

Interested candidates should review the official scheme page, check programme-specific admission requirements, and contact the supervisor if their background and research interests are a good fit.