PhD Fellowships in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is seeking applicants for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS), a prestigious award targeting top students from around the world. HKUST MAE Department is the place for you if you are interested in pursuing cutting-edge research in one of the following areas:

    • Energy
    • Materials
    • Aerospace
    • Solid Mechanics and Dynamics
    • Design and Smart Manufacturing
    • Microsystems

For additional information about our research, please visit https://www.mae.hkust.edu.hk/en/home.

Financial details regarding the HKPFS:

    • Stipend: HK$322,800 (~US$41,400) per year for 4 years*
    • HKUST RedBird PhD Scholarship: A Recruitment Scholarship of HK$40,000 (~US$5,100) in the first year and an Academic Excellence Scholarship of HK$20,000 (~US$2,550) per year, in the following years, subject to the academic performance
    • Conference Travel Allowance: HK$13,500 (~US$1,730) per year for 4 years; and
    • University Accommodation: Guaranteed in the first 2 years of research postgraduate studies

* subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions and compliance to Hong Kong Research Grants Council’s regulations

For more details about the HKPFS, please visit https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/scholarship-fees/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme

Application details

If you wish to match with a faculty member, you may send your CV and a brief cover letter to joinmae@ust.hk. The letter should clearly state your intended research area and preferred thesis advisor.

You may submit your application directly through the HKUST website: https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/scholarship-fees/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme

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