1. 2019 Summer PhD Research Experience Programme Computer Science, HKBU
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2. Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
HKBU: Established in 1956 – the 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong
One of 8 public universities in HK
Ranked 31st worldwide in 2018 QS Top 50 under 50
Ranked 49th in Asia in 2017 Times Higher (THE) Ranking
Computer Science ranked among top 200 worldwide in 2017 Shanghai ARWU Ranking
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3. Programme Aims
To visit HKBU campus and learn cutting-edge research being undertaken in the Department of Computer Science
To engage in a frontier research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor
To understand the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and research scholarships offered by the Department of Computer Science and HKBU

4. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Outstanding applicants (e.g., national scholarship awardees and/or top 5% of the class) will be recommended for nomination to the HKPFS scheme
HKPFS Applicants
Scholarship
Nominated by HKBU and awarded by HK Government
HKD 1,640,000-1,820,000 during 4-year PhD study
(Plus up to HKD 219,100 tuition fee waive & overseas conference/attachment support)*
Nominated by HKBU but not awarded by HK Government
HKD 920, ,000 during 4-year PhD study
(Plus up to HKD 55,000 overseas conference/attachment support)*
* Visit for a detailed breakdown

5. Target Participants
Outstanding undergraduate / master students in computer science or related disciplines who will graduate by Summer 2020

6. Duration & Financial Support
Program duration: 1-2 months in Summer 2019
Financial support
On-campus accommodation
Economy-class round-trip tickets on reimbursement basis (up to HK$ 4,000 for participants from Asian countries and up to HK$ 10,000 for participants from non-Asian countries)
Local living allowances of HK$ 3,000 / month

7. Faculty Profile
16 highly-qualified professors with Ph.D. degrees awarded by world renowned universities (UIUC, UPenn, McGill, etc.)
2 IEEE Fellows
6 IEEE / ACM Senior Members
Associate Editors of various top-tier journals
IEEE Access
IEEE Internet of Things Journal
IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security
IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering
IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
Pattern Recognition
Proceedings of the VLDB Endowment (PVLDB)
A full list is available at:

8. Focused Research Areas
Health Informatics
Media
Communication
FinTech &
Smart City
Applications
AI & Computational Intelligence
Databases & Information Management
Pattern Recognition & Machine Learning
Systems and
Networking
Research Focuses
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Theme
NIPD-HKBU
Joint Lab
Lenovo-HKBU Joint AI Lab
Blockchain & FinTech Laboratory
HPC
Center
Infrastructure

10. Research Outputs
Over half of research outputs are recognized as world leading or internationally excellent
4-Star: world leading
3-Star: internationally excellent
2-Star: internationally standing
1-Star: regional standing

11. PhD Programme Structure
Normal period of study
4 years
Requirement: 22 units course work + a research project
Typically, 3 course
Guaranteed overseas exchange
Perform 6-month research in an overseas university and have a cultural exchange with students/researchers in other countries
Overseas post-doctoral scheme
Support fresh graduates to gain more research experience at renowned overseas universities or research institute for half to one year

12. Selection Criteria Academic Excellence Research Ability and Potential
Outstanding academic record of current/immediate past affiliated institution(s);
Open test results (widely recognized tests such as GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL)
An applicant seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain a minimum score in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) at 550 (Paper-based Test) / 213 (Computer-based Test) / 79 (Internet-based Test) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at 6.5. Consideration will also be made for applicants with a minimum overall score in the College English Test (CET)^ Band 6 at 500 and grade B in the CET-SET (Speaking English Test). The TOEFL institution code of the Hong Kong Baptist University is
Research Ability and Potential
Publication(s), if available;
Specific research statement and past research training;
Proposed supervisor in the nominating institution
Leadership Ability and Societal Responsibility
Proven record/experience in extracurricular activities and volunteer work;
Good to have activities incurring organizing, leading or coordinating elements. Communication, Interpersonal Skills
Cultural Diversity

13. Where Our PhD Come and Go?
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14. Application deadline: March 15, 2019
Enquiry: Ms. Kristina Tsang Website: