Research Postgraduate Studies @HKUMed 2025/26

Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy applications start 1 Sep 2024! Get your hands on our latest pamphlet and contact your new supervisor NOW.

• Multi-disciplinary research & novel research projects

  Genetics and Genomics	Alternative Medicine
  Precision Medicine	Big Data & AI in Medicine
  Mental Health	Regenerative Medicine

• 19^th in the World, 3^rd in Asia, 1^st in Hong Kong
  (THE World University Rankings in Clinical & Health 2024)
• 548 Highly Cited Papers (Clarivate), 65 researchers among world’s top 1% scholars (ESI)
• Fully-funded opportunities
• 4 State Key Labs & 3 WHO Reference Labs
• Partnerships and exchange opportunities with world-class institutions
• 135+ years of medical education history
• Outstanding grants & publication records

Opportunities Available

(For 4-year PhD)

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS) & Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF)

(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)

• Stipend:
  HK$337,200 (~US$43,230) annually
  Up to HK$1.35M (~US$172,930)
• Cash award:
  HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in Year 1
  HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) per year in Years 2-4
  Up to HK$100,000 (~US$12,820)
• Conference and research-related travel allowance:
  HK$14,000 (~US$1,790) annually
  Up to HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) additional support
  Total up to HK$76,000 (~US$9,740)
• Composition fee waiver:
  Up to HK$190,500 (~US$24,430)
• Accommodation:
  Guaranteed hall place in Year 1

Doctoral Entrance Scholarship for Medical Research Excellence

• Cash award:
  HK$50,000 (~US$6,410)

Tuition Waiver Scheme

(Eligibility: Full-time local MPhil/PhD candidates)

• Up to HK$190,500 (~US$24,430) waived

Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

(Eligibility: Full-time MPhil/PhD candidates)

• Stipend:
  Up to HK$915,780 (~US$117,410)

Application Deadlines (Hong Kong Time)

• 1 December 2024: Main Round, Hong Kong PhD Fellowship
• 30 April 2025: 1^st Clearing Round
• 31 August 2025: 2^nd Clearing Round