[Commlist] PhD Positions at Hong Kong Baptist University

*Fully Funded ​ (2026–2027) – Humanities Programme & Creative and 
Professional Writing Programme, Academy of Language and Culture, Hong 
Kong Baptist University (HKBU), via Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 
(HKPFS).*

The Humanities Programme and the Creative and Professional Writing 
Programme invite applications for several fully funded PhD positions for 
the 2026–2027 academic year. Successful candidates will receive support 
from the prestigious *Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 
(HKPFS-*_HKPFS application link 
<https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html>_*)*.

*Programme Background:*
Hong Kong Baptist University boasts a history of over 60 years. The 
Humanities programme was founded in 1990 and later joined with the newly 
established B.A. (Hons) in Creative Writing in 2012. This collaboration 
is unique, traversing several major areas of intellectual interest, 
including cultural studies, creative writing practice, media and film 
studies, literary studies, and gender and sexuality studies (see 
Research Areas section below for more). Our current PhD students come 
from around the world and pursue research in fields such as literary 
studies, media and film studies, creative industry, and gender studies. 
We welcome original proposals from students with excellent academic 
records and international exposure. Our diverse faculty provides 
cross-disciplinary teaching and supervision, emphasising close 
teacher–student relationships, international opportunities, and overseas 
attachments. For details, please visit our _website 
<http://hmw.hkbu.edu.hk/>_.

*About the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS):*
The HKPFS is designed to attract outstanding students from around the 
world to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong. The fellowship provides:

  * A competitive annual stipend for 3 years (approximately US$43,690
    per year)
  * Conference and research travel allowance

*Eligibility:*

  * Applicants of all nationalities are welcome
  * Outstanding academic performance, research ability, and leadership
    potential

*Research Areas:*
The department particularly welcomes applicants interested in the 
following areas:

  * Creative Writing
  * Cultural Studies
  * Visual Cultural Studies
  * Media Studies
  * Queer Studies
  * Care Studies
  * Health Humanities
  * Environmental Humanities

*Application Process:*
Interested candidates *must apply via the HKPFS online application 
system* and obtain an HKPFS reference number before submitting an 
application to Hong Kong Baptist University.

 1. Submit your initial application to HKPFS (_HKPFS application link
    <https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/apply.html>_).
 2. Apply to Hong Kong Baptist University and select the Department of
    Humanities and Creative Writing as your preferred programme.

*Deadline:*
The HKPFS Application Deadline is 1 December 2025 at 12:00 noon Hong 
Kong Time.

For more information about our programmes, research strengths, and 
faculty, please visit: _https://hmw.hkbu.edu.hk/ 
<https://hmw.hkbu.edu.hk/>_.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Carloalberto Treccani at 
(ctreccani /at/ hkbu.edu.hk).

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