International Nursing Scholarship for Pre-PhD
in Research Excellence (INSPPIRE)

 

     
 

Background

 
  There are opportunities for local and international students to study for a PhD in Hong Kong. Options include:
  • Fully funded (competitive) Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme;
  • Fully funded (with stipend) School of Nursing PhD scholarships;
  • Joint PhD Programmes Leading to Dual Awards;
  • Joint Supervision Scheme with the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and Macao Universities (the student will be registered at the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and Macao Universities concerned, whereas PolyU acts as the co-supervisor of the student and the student needs to fulfill the residence requirement).
 
     
  Aims  
  The aims of this INSPPIREing programme are:

* For those local or international students who are planning to read for a PhD degree and would like to consider a HK fellowship / scholarship
  1. To introduce PhD training in the School of Nursing to international students.
  2. To provide an opportunity for international students to explore and understand life in Hong Kong as a student.
  3. To bring together high caliber Hong Kong and international students to discuss doctoral education challenges, opportunities and collaborations.
  4. To encourage future cross-institutional collaborations.
 
     
  About the scholarship  
 
NumberMaximum 20 international plus 5 local candidates
Duration2 weeks
Date 17 July - 28 July 2023 (Mon - Fri)
Funding
AsiaHK$5,000
Rest of the WorldHK$10,000
(to cover costs towards accommodation plus air fares for overseas candidates)
*  participants need to arrange accommodation by themselves
** financial support will not be provided to local candidates