Opportunities for Postdoctoral Research
RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme
The RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS, formerly known as RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme) aims at providing promising local and non-local postdoctoral researchers at UGC-funded universities with support at a pivotal time in their very early career, as well as supporting their transition, as applicable, in taking up Assistant Professor (Asst P) or Research Assistant Professor (RAP) positions at UGC-funded universities during the fellowship period, so as to nurture and expand a pool of research talents with a view to propelling research and development in Hong Kong and fostering a research culture.
The prevailing annual stipend is around HK$430,000 (inclusive of the travel allowance at around HK$13,600).
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JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship
The Fellowship nurtures exceptional early-career researchers who aspire to translate bold ideas into real-world applications. Delivered in partnership with the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, it provides comprehensive funding, capacity-building and professional development opportunities, as well as exposure to industry, international academic exchange and Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem. Through this support, Fellows can advance scientific discovery, strengthen their translational capabilities and develop transformative solutions that create positive impact for society.
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Opportunities for Graduate Study
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims to attract the world’s best and brightest minds to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong universities.
In the 2026/27 academic year, each awardee is entitled to an annual stipend of HK$344,400 (approximately US$44,150) and annual conference and research-related travel allowances of HK$14,400 (approximately US$1,840) for a period of up to three years. Awardees requiring more than three years to complete their PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities.
Deadline: 1st December every year
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City University of Hong Kong PhD Scheme
Research Postgraduate Programme
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