Lingnan University MPhil/PhD in Philosophy Programmes, 2025 Intake

The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan University is now inviting candidates with strong research potential to apply for our full-time Research Postgraduate Studies (Ph.D. and M. Phil programmes). Attractive studentships and financial support packages provided by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong and Lingnan University are available to eligible applicants.

Priority in the review process will be given to eligible applicants interested in the following research areas: Moral philosophy (including Applied Ethics), Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. We are also seeking applicants working in Aesthetics, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Logic, Philosophy of Mind, and Epistemology.

Applicants may seek admission to our PhD programmes in two ways:

• Outstanding applicants may seek admission via the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) by 1 December 2024 (Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon). Fellowship awardees will be provided with a monthly stipend of HK$28,100*, and the full tuition fee for their first year of study will be waived. Students who apply for and do not get the Fellowship can still be considered for the regular PhD places at Lingnan described below.
• Applicants may apply to the University directly from 1 November 2024 to 17 January 2025. Normally, full-time PhD students will be awarded Postgraduate Studentships. In 2024-25, the full monthly stipend is HK$18,900*#. The amount will be raised to HK$19,270*# after confirmation of candidature.

The Deparment of Philosophy also has a research-based 2-year MPhil programme. Applicants may apply for admission to our MPhil programme directly from 1 November 2024 to 17 January 2025. Full-time MPhil students will normally be awarded Postgraduate Studentships as well. In 2024-25, the full monthly stipend is HK$18,640*#.

*Amounts subject to annual review
#The University may also award a partial studentship which is a fraction of the amount for a full studentship to students.

For more details regarding application methods and requirements, please visit our website at www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/.

Should you have any queries, you are most welcome to contact the School of Graduate Studies (tel.: (852) 2616 8720; email: [email protected]).