Unlocking Opportunities: Insights from the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Session

The Graduate School hosted a dynamic sharing session on the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) on 4 October 2024, attracting over 30 academics and administrators. The session, facilitated by Dr King-ho Cheung, Executive Associate Dean of Graduate School, provided invaluable insights into the profiles of awardees from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

Our distinguished panel featured Prof Xu Jianliang and Prof Clara Ho, both seasoned UGC panel members, who delivered a comprehensive overview of the HKPFS. They highlighted key aspects such as target applicants, assessment criteria, and strategies for crafting compelling recommendations for nominees.

In addition, we were privileged to hear from two current principal supervisors, Dr Bjorn Tam and Dr Matthew Lui, who shared their first-hand experiences with awardees. They emphasized the exceptional potential of HKBU’s well-rounded undergraduate students to become future HKPFS awardees. Their discussion also covered effective strategies for attracting, engaging and retaining nominees, along with tips on how to create impactful applications and recommendations.

Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many finding the session both useful and enlightening.  Participants left with enhanced insights and strategies for navigating the Fellowship process.