36.2557, Support: English; Applied Linguistics, Ling & Literature: PhD, MA / MSc, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Subject: 36.2557, Support: English; Applied Linguistics, Ling & Literature: PhD, MA / MSc, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Date: 28-Aug-2025
From: Haerim Hwang [haerimhwang at cuhk.edu.hk]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics, Ling & Literature: PhD, MA / MSc, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Institution/Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Web Address: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/

Level: PhD, MA / MSc

Duties: Research, Teaching

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Department of English at CUHK is currently seeking outstanding
postgraduate students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in
Applied Linguistics or English Literary Studies.
Regular studentship (for both MPhil and PhD students):
- A monthly stipend for a Postgraduate Studentship is HK$ 19,100
(approx. US$ 2,450) per month
- Overseas conference attendance support up to HK$ 10,000 (approx. US$
1,282) for MPhil and HK$ 30,000 (approx. US$ 3,846) for PhD students
for the whole normative period
- Visit the Department website at http://www.eng.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/or
email inquiries to english at cuhk.edu.hk
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (for selected PhD students only):
- A studentship of HK$ 224,700 (approx. US$ 28,810) per annum within
the normative study period
- A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$ 30,000
(approx. US$ 3,846) within the normative study period
- An award of a total HK$ 80,000 (approx. US$ 10,260)
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) Scholarship (for PhD students
only):
- An annual stipend of HK$340,800 (approximately US$43,700)
- A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,200
(approx. US$1,820) per year and HK$30,000 (approx. US$3,840) within
the normative study period
- Details of the scheme can be found at
https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
General requirements:
- A BA/MA/MPhil degree in relevant fields of study (Applied
Linguistics or English Literature) awarded by a recognized university
- A research proposal and/or sample research paper(s) that demonstrate
the applicant's research abilities and potential
- For non-native English speakers applying from non-English speaking
universities, an IELTS or TOEFL iBT score within 2 years (exempted for
native English speakers or those applying from English-speaking
universities)
- Note: Applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree in English
from Mainland China or Macau are still required to submit IELTS or
TOEFL scores, unless they can provide official documentation from the
university’s Registry confirming that the language of instruction for
their degree program was English.
Preferred attributes:
- Academic excellence as reflected in a high GPA, awards, scholarships
- Research experiences, such as journal publications and conference
presentations
- Professional experiences related to English language teaching,
English literature, or creative writing
- Diverse extracurricular activities
Applications Deadline: 1-Dec-2025 (12:00 pm Hong Kong Time)
Web Address for Applications:
- HKPFS: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html
- CUHK: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/
Contact Information:
- General inquiries: Department of English (English at cuhk.edu.hk)
- Applied English Linguistics: Prof. Haerim Hwang
(haerimhwang at cuhk.edu.hk)
- English Literary Studies: Prof. Eli Park Sorensen
(eliparks at cuhk.edu.hk)

Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2025

Mailing Address for Applications:
        NA
        Hong Kong
Web Address for Applications: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/
Email Address for Applications: English at cuhk.edu.hk

Contact Information:
Haerim Hwang



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