Research Postgraduate Studies
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

HKUMed offers an entrance scholarship for high-calibre PhD candidates who have been considered for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme or the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme. The scholarship is valued at HK$50,000 (~US$6,410) to be payable in three instalments starting from the 1st year of enrolment.

HKUMed offers an entrance scholarship of HK$50,000 (~US$6,410) to an outstanding local student admitted to full-time PhD study. The Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and research calibre and cannot be held concurrently with the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme, or other entrance scholarships administered by the University.

The University/Medical Faculty administers a number of scholarships which are awarded to postgraduate students for outstanding academic achievements. Applications for the scholarships will be invited throughout the year.

Scholarships at the University

• https://aas.hku.hk/for-pgstudies/ 

Scholarships at HKUMed

• Chan To Haan Prize for Research Postgraduate Students in Pathology - up to HK$20,000 (~US$2,570) 
• Hong Kong Genome Institute Prizes for RPG Students - HK$5,000 (~US$650)
• Tim and Jill Gallie Postgraduate Fellowship in Neurosurgery - up to HK$80,000 (~US$10,260) 
• KAN Shin Yu Chinese Medicine Postgraduate Research Prizes - HK$10,000 (~US$1,290) 
• Leong Che-Hung Medical and Research Enrichment Scholarship - HK$30,000 (~US$3,850)
• Mary Sun Medical Scholarships - up to HK$15,000 (~US$1,930) 
• Prophecy Maternal Fetal Medicine Prize for Postgraduate Students - HK$10,000 (~US$1,290)
• Research Postgraduate Student Exchange Scheme / Bau Tsu Zung Bau Kwan Yeu Hing Research and Clinical Fellowship - Subsidy of up to HK$120,000 (~US$15,390), plus airfare, accommodation, and other relevant expenses
• Simon Wong Pharm Manufacturing Industrial Scholarship - up to HK$20,000 (~US$2,570)
• Viatris Pharmacy Practice Research Scholarship - HK$20,000 (~US$2,570)
• Viatris Healthcare Pharmacy Practice Award - HK$10,000 (~US$1,290)
• Wong Ching Yee Medical Postgraduate Scholarships - HK$10,000 (~US$1,290) 
• Yip Cheung Yip Ka Bing Residential Scholarship - up to HK$70,000 (~US$8,980) 
• YS and Christabel Lung Postgraduate Scholarship - up to HK$49,500 (~US$6,350) 
  
   

MPhil and PhD students are eligible to apply for conference and/or travel grants for presenting papers/posters in overseas academic conferences or participating in other overseas educational activities. The funding amount is up to HK$27,000 (~US$3,470).