{"id":67373,"date":"2025-11-24T17:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67373"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:58:03","slug":"international-phd-fellowship-scheme-ipfs-at-polyu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67373","title":{"rendered":"International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS) at PolyU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"615\">The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites outstanding global talent to apply for its prestigious <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"449\">International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS)<\/strong>\u2014a competitive initiative designed to attract high-calibre international students to pursue full-time doctoral studies at one of Asia\u2019s leading research universities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"885\">Each year, PolyU awards <strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"663\">20 PhD fellowships<\/strong> through a rigorous selection process aimed at identifying exceptional scholars with strong academic track records, proven research potential, and the ability to contribute to the University\u2019s internationalisation mission.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"913\">Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1018\">The IPFS is open to <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"971\">high-achieving foreign applicants<\/strong> who aspire to pursue a full-time PhD at PolyU.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1047\">Eligible applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<li data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1132\">Meet PolyU\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1092\">PhD entrance requirements<\/strong>, including English-language standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1204\">Possess <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1173\">excellent academic results<\/strong> from a reputable institution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1254\">Demonstrate <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1252\">research ability or potential<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1305\">Show evidence of <strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1298\">leadership qualities<\/strong>, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1402\">Exhibit the potential to contribute to PolyU\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1402\">global engagement and international outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1529\"><em data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1529\">Applicants from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Macau are not considered \u201cforeign&#8221; and are therefore <strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1518\">not eligible<\/strong> for IPFS.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1569\">What the Fellowship Offers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1694\">Successful candidates receive an attractive and comprehensive financial package covering the <strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1693\">entire normal study period<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1721\"><strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1721\">Financial Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<li data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1745\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1743\">Annual Stipend:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<li data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1762\">HK$230,640<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1820\">HK$235,920 (after confirmation of PhD registration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1856\">\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1856\"><strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1844\">Conference Grant:<\/strong> HK$25,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1916\"><strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1895\">Research Excellence Scholarship:<\/strong> Tuition fee waiver<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1963\"><strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1961\">Cash Award for Outstanding Candidates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<li data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1989\">\n<p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1989\">HK$40,000 in Year 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<p data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2052\">HK$20,000 per year for the remaining normal study period<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2160\"><strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2073\">Accommodation:<\/strong> Eligible for a one-year hall place (subject to PolyU hall admission policies and fees)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2276\">This generous package is designed to enable fellows to focus fully on their research and professional development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2302\"><strong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2302\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2487\">Applicants who apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) will automatically be considered for the IPFS and the PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2638\">After the HKPFS cycle concludes, all foreign PhD applicants are automatically evaluated for IPFS.<br data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2593\" \/>No separate IPFS application is required<strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2638\">.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2638\"><strong>For more information<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyu.edu.hk\/gs\/prospective-students\/fellowship-scholarship-schemes\/ipfs\/\">click here<\/a><\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2669\"><strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2669\">Selection Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2728\">Candidates are assessed holistically, with attention to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<li data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2752\">Academic excellence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2792\">\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2792\">Research achievements and potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2843\">\n<p data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2843\">Fit with PolyU\u2019s strategic research priorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2898\">Leadership qualities and global engagement potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2991\">Only the most promising applicants will be selected for this highly competitive fellowship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites outstanding global talent to apply for its prestigious International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS)\u2014a competitive initiative designed to attract high-calibre international students to pursue full-time doctoral studies at one of Asia\u2019s leading research universities. 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