Applications are now open for the HKU Social Sciences Global South Fellowship Scheme 2026 in Hong Kong. This fully funded fellowship is offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) for scholars and researchers from Global South countries. The fellowship gives selected participants a chance to visit HKU for 1 to 3 months and work on collaborative research projects with faculty members.
The program is open to professoriate staff and researchers affiliated with universities or similar institutions. Fellows will receive airfare support, a daily allowance, access to university facilities, and opportunities to build international academic collaborations. There is no application fee for this fellowship. The application deadline for the Fall Semester intake is May 31, 2026.
Key Details:
- Host University: The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
- Host Country: Hong Kong
- Fellowship Type: Research Fellowship
- Funded Status: Fully Funded
- Duration: 1 to 3 Months
- Eligible Applicants: Scholars and researchers from Global South countries
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Application Fee: No Application Fee
- Available Intakes: Fall Semester and Spring Semester
- Eligible Institutions: Universities and comparable academic institutions
What This Fellowship Offers:
- Return economy class airfare reimbursement of up to HK$10,000
- Daily allowance of HK$1,500 during the stay in Hong Kong
- Financial support for accommodation and living expenses
- Opportunity to conduct collaborative research with HKU faculty members
- Access to university libraries, IT services, and computer labs
- Shared office space during the fellowship
- Academic networking opportunities with international researchers
- Opportunity to attend and deliver seminars, lectures, and workshops
- Support and guidance for visa application procedures
- Chance to publish co authored research with HKU scholars
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be affiliated with a university or comparable institution
- Must be professoriate staff or researchers
- Must belong to a Global South country
- Must have strong academic and research achievements
- Must contact an HKU faculty member before applying
- The HKU faculty member must agree to act as the Faculty Associate
- Applicants should be interested in collaborative research activities
Preference will be given to junior scholars and researchers with potential for long term collaboration.
Programs Available:
The fellowship is available for research areas within the Faculty of Social Sciences, including:
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Criminology
- Economics
- Education
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
Fellowship Duration and Timing:
The fellowship visit can take place during:
Fall Semester:
- September to January
Spring Semester:
- February to June
The visit duration must be between 1 and 3 months.
Required Documents:
Applicants usually need the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Research proposal or planned scholarly activities
- Details of academic achievements
- Information about research expertise
- Written consent from the HKU Faculty Associate
How to Apply:
Follow these steps to apply for the fellowship:
- Find an HKU faculty member with similar research interests
- Contact the faculty member through email
- Discuss possible research collaboration opportunities
- Obtain written consent from the faculty member
- Prepare all required documents
- Complete the online application form before the deadline
- Submit the application through the official portal
Suggested Email Subject
- HKU FoSS Global South Fellowship Scheme
Important Notes:
- Fellows are expected to produce at least one co authored publication within one year after the fellowship
- A completion report must be submitted within 3 months after the fellowship ends
- Fellows must arrange their own accommodation
- Visa support guidance will be provided by the Faculty Office
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