The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of English and Communication

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

This scheme gives students from around the world the opportunity to study for a PhD in one of Hong Kong’s highly ranked universities. If you are interested in conducting cutting-edge research in one of the following areas, PolyU’s renowned Department of English is the place for you:

• Language and Professional Communication
• Linguistics, English Language and Systemic Functional Linguistics
• Language Teaching and Learning
• Media and Communication
• Area Studies and Intercultural Communication

Key features of the Fellowship Scheme

• Estipendio mensual de 26.900 dólares de Hong Kong (aproximadamente 3.450 dólares estadounidenses)
• Subsidio anual para viajes relacionados con conferencias y investigaciones de 13.500 dólares de Hong Kong (aproximadamente 1.730 dólares estadounidenses) durante 3 años
• Tuition scholarship and guaranteed hall accommodation in the two years of study

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

A lo largo de los años, PolyU se ha ganado una excelente reputación por brindar educación profesional de alta calidad y por realizar investigaciones de alto impacto con valor práctico. En el QS World University Rankings 2022, PolyU ocupó el puesto 65 en el mundo, mientras que en el QS Asian University Rankings 2021 ocupó el puesto 25. En el área de lingüística, la Facultad de Humanidades, de la que forma parte el Departamento de Inglés y Comunicación, ocupó el puesto 51. en el QS World University Rankings por materia 2021. El medio de instrucción y administración en PolyU es el inglés, lo que lo convierte en el entorno perfecto para estudiantes internacionales que deseen realizar estudios de doctorado.

Department of English and Communication

With ‘Linguistic Excellence in Professional Contexts’ as our mission, our research in the Department focuses on applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and professional communication. Thematically, our research covers major areas such as health communication, political communication, digital media communication, advertising and (city) branding, and language teaching and learning, as well as core areas in linguistics, including the study of language in society and discourse analysis. Much of our research is conducted under the auspices of our two internationally oriented research centres:

• The Research Centre for Professional Communication in English
• The International Research Centre for the Advancement of Health Communication

We regularly host major international conferences and symposia as well as research seminars featuring leading scholars from around the world. The Department is therefore a very vibrant and congenial setting in which to study for a doctorate.

Recent Awardees

Jamie McKeown, United Kingdom

I have enjoyed life and work in Hong Kong immensely thus far; the city is one of the most vibrant and convenient places I have ever lived in. Studying at PolyU is equally rewarding: first-rate resources coupled with supportive work practices bode well for a comfortable working environment.

Esterina Nervino, Italy

I first came to PolyU as an MA exchange student and I immediately fell in love with this amazing city. Now I am happy to be back and have this great opportunity to do research in a very international and stimulating environment where I have access to all the resources I need for my project and I have the chance to work with world-renowned scholars in my research area.

Didem Aydin, Turkey

Being a post-graduate student at PolyU has been a wonderful and intellectually stimulating experience. There are many local conferences attended by experts from all around the world, not to mention our esteemed faculty in the Department of English. On top of that, the city of Hong Kong is a beautiful place where I can learn about the Cantonese language and culture, which I truly enjoy.

Mark Nartey, Ghana

A number of things make PolyU a suitable destination for doctoral studies: excellent facilities, first-class supervision, elite training, the inspiring staff, and the stimulating academic environment. In addition to the incredibly supportive environment PolyU offers me, I continue to benefit from the diverse sociocultural experiences one finds in this cosmopolitan university and in Hong Kong in general. Studying at PolyU is a truly rewarding and fulfilling experience, providing me with a solid foundation for professional development and social impact.

Selection criteria

The primary consideration is academic excellence, as indicated by the possession of a Master’s degree or, in exceptional cases, a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours. Selection panels also take account of the following factors:

• Research ability and potential
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership ability