Apply the PhD Program in Communication, CUHK via Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2010/11

Annual Support of approximately US$31,300

(Deadline: 1 December 2009)

School of Journalism and Communication of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) welcomes applicants to apply for our full-time PhD program through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. The Fellowship provides generous stipends of an annual subsidy of US$31,300 and excellent support for worldwide students to study in Hong Kong. We invite non-local postgraduate students to apply for the Fellowship. For enquiries, Miss Heidi Choi could be reached at heidichoi@cuhk.edu.hk. Thank you.

PHD PROGRAM IN COMMUNICATION, CUHK 

Having the longest history of communication education and research, School of Journalism and Communication has been the leader in communication research in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In 1993, the Doctor of Philosophy Program was established by the School which then became the pioneer in Media Education. It is highly recognized by the academic institutions and media industry. Please click PhD for more information of our program.

HONG KONG PHD FELLOWSHIP SCHEME

Our School is delighted to invite non-local postgraduate students to apply for our PhD program and undertake three years of PhD study in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Scheme aims to attract outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree program in Hong Kong. The Fellowship generously provides ANNUAL financial supports of approximately US$31,300 for a maximum period of three years. The amount includes:

1.　an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approxUS$30,000)

2.　an annual conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approx US$1,300)

ELIGIBILITY 

1.　Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded  institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

2.　Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/ potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

3.　Applicants are required to fully comply with CUHK admission requirements and our PhD program admission requirements.

SELECTION CRITERIA

While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates:

．Academic excellence 
．Research ability and potential 
．Communication, and interpersonal skills
．Leadership abilities

APPLICATION

．Read the EXPLANATORY NOTES carefully before submitting the applications.

．Complete application and all other supporting documents MUST be submitted online through the On-line Application System (OAS).

．The application deadline of the Scheme is 1 December 2009 (23:59 hrs, Hong Kong time).

．Start the application as early as possible in view of the need of selection procedures and various supporting documents required.

ENTRY PERMIT

Please refer to the Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong issued by the Immigration Department. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, for detailed requirements for the application for student visa/entry permit.

ENQURIES 

For enquiries about the PhD program and admission requirements, please contact heidichoi@cuhk.edu.hk. For further details please visit theScheme’s website.