[Commlist] Fully Funded PhD positions in the Academy of Film, Hong Kong Baptist University

The Academy of Film, School of Creative Arts at Hong Kong Baptist 
University invites applications for several fully funded PhD positions for
the 2027–2028 academic year. Successful candidates will receive support 
from the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). For HKPFS 
information, see: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html 
<https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html>.

*Programme Background:*

Hong Kong Baptist University has a history spanning more than 60 years. 
The Department of Cinema and Television (CTV) was established in 1991 
and was upgraded and renamed the Academy of Film in 2009.

Our current PhD students come from renowned universities worldwide and 
hold first-class honours and distinctions at undergraduate and 
postgraduate level.
We welcome outstanding candidates interested in Cinema and Television 
History, Auteur Studies; Critical Theory and Cultural Studies; Sinophone 
Cinema; Gender, Identity and Sexuality; Media Industries and Platform 
Studies; Fans and Audiences; Media Globalization and Post-colonialism.

The Academy offers cross-disciplinary teaching and supervision, close 
teacher–student relationships, international opportunities and overseas 
attachments. For further details, please visit: 
_https://af.hkbu.edu.hk/en.html_ <https://af.hkbu.edu.hk/en.html>.

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

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

*Eligibility:*

    * Applicants of all nationalities are welcome

   *
    Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic performance,
    research ability and leadership potential



*Research Areas:*
Academy of Film particularly welcomes applicants interested in the 
following areas:

    * Cinema and Television History
    * Auteur Studies
    * Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
    * Sinophone Cinema
    * Gender
    * Identity and Sexuality
    * Media Industries and Platform Studies
    *Fans and Audiences
    *Media Globalization
    *Post-colonialism

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 
<https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/apply.html>>_).
   2. Apply to Hong Kong Baptist University and select the Academy of 
Film as your preferred programme.

*Deadline:*
The HKPFS Application Deadline is 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong 
Kong Time.

For further information about our programmes, research strengths, and 
faculty, please visit: https://af.hkbu.edu.hk/en.html 
<https://af.hkbu.edu.hk/en.html>
If you have any questions, please contact AFRPg at (afrpgp /at/ hkbu.edu.hk) 
<mailto:(afrpgp /at/ hkbu.edu.hk)>


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