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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Please help spread the word about Lingnan’s Cultural Studies PhD scholarships to outstanding students who may be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Pursuing MPhil/PhD studies in Cultural Studies at Lingnan University, 2025 Intake
</span></b><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">I would like to bring to your attention a very attractive PhD programme that the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong has established, i.e.
<i>Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)</i>, and it would be great if you could kindly help to share this information with your students and graduates who may be interested. The Scheme is aimed at attracting the best and brightest students from around the
world to come for PhD studies in Hong Kong, and I very much hope to have one of yours pursuing this degree with us at Lingnan. Each Fellowship awardee will be provided with an annual stipend of HK$337,200* (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related
travel allowance of HK$14,000* (approximately US$1,790) per year by the RGC. In addition, awardees’ full tuition fee for the first year of study will be waived by the University. The intention is to make this Scheme prestigious and highly international, hence
hopefully attractive to you and your students/graduates. </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Lingnan, forging a path as a global leader in quality education and impactful research,
<span style="color:#1A1A1A;background:white">aspires to evolve into a distinguished research-focused liberal arts university for the digital era, equipping students with critical thinking skills and digital literacy and ensuring our students are well-prepared
to face the modern world’s challenges. While maintain our century-old strengths in arts, business and social sciences, it is emerging as a powerhouse in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) research and this newfound research strength has fostered
a number of new interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research areas emerging within the University, elevating our traditional research to a new height.
</span></span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1A1A1A;background:white"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) conducted by the University Grants Committee (UGC) in 2020, Lingnan’s
research in humanities, business and social sciences was classified as “World Leading” (4 star) and “Internationally Excellent” (3 star); while some research disciplines under business and social sciences also came 1<sup>st</sup> or 2<sup>nd</sup> among all
public universities in Hong Kong in terms of the percentage of “World Leading” research work.
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Lingnan currently offers MPhil and PhD programmes in the Arts, Business, Data Science, Science/Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Sciences disciplines. Our top value is student-centred learning, which ensures
close and supportive thesis supervision. At Lingnan, students establish cohesive peer-type working relationships with world-class scholars who offer expert and close-contact supervision in their respective areas. Our compact working environment where research
students relate as peers with world-class scholars has enabled Lingnan to maintain an excellent track record in the HKPFS.
</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">To offer more diversified learning opportunities, especially for interdisciplinary research studies, Lingnan has been offering a number of full-time
PhD programmes in collaboration with Mainland universities while some new collaborative programmes are also in the pipeline. For further details and updates on our Lingnan MPhil/PhD programmes and collaborative programmes, please visit our websites at
<a href="http://www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/list-of-programmes">
www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/list-of-programmes</a> and <a href="https://www.ln.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities">
www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities</a>.
</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:yellow"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt">Founded in 1999, the Department of Cultural Studies is the forerunner of offering BA degree in Cultural Studies, Master of Cultural Studies Programme
(MCS) and Research Postgraduate Programmes (MPhil & PhD). We promote interdisciplinary research that foregrounds new ideas and drives societal changes.
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Our faculty members come from different areas of expertise, focusing on topics such as cultural sociology, digital media cultures, food science and technology, gender and sexualities, Hong Kong cultural identity,
labour studies, migration and mobility, modern Chinese intellectual history, race and ethnicities, transgender studies and urban commons. </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt">Geographically, we are interested in Hong Kong, inter-Asia and global
China. Connecting cultural theories with civic engagement is the core of our values. We do so by fostering community partnerships and public outreaches through our affiliated research centre, the Centre for Cultural Research and Development.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Applicants may seek admission to our PhD programmes in two ways as follows:</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Outstanding applicants may seek admission via the HKPFS
<b>by 1 December 2024 (Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon)</b>. Fellowship awardees will be provided with a Fellowship with a monthly stipend of HK$28,100*, and will be waived the full tuition fee for his/her first year of study. Students who apply for and do not get
the Fellowship can still be considered for the regular PhD places at Lingnan.</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Applicants may apply to the University directly<sup>~</sup>
<b>from 1 November 2024 to 17 January 2025</b>. Normally, full-time PhD students will be awarded Postgraduate Studentships. In 2024-25, the full monthly stipend is HK$18,900*<sup>#</sup>. The amount will be raised to HK$19,270*<sup>#</sup> after confirmation
of candidature. </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">We also have a popular research-based 2-year MPhil Cultural Studies programme. Applicants may apply for admission to our MPhil programmes directly
<b>from</b> <b>1 November 2024 to 17 January 2025</b>. Full-time MPhil students will normally be awarded Postgraduate Studentships as well. In 2024-25, the full monthly stipend is HK$18,640*<sup>#</sup>.
</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">*Amounts subject to annual review</span></i><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:17.0pt"><i><sup><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">~
</span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications for collaborative programmes with Mainland universities can also be made to the University directly. Details can be referred to
</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities</span></i></a></span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">.
</span></i><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:17.0pt"><i><sup><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">#</span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt">The University may also award a partial studentship which is a fraction of
the amount for a full studentship to students. </span></i><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">For more details regarding application methods and requirements, please visit our website at
<a href="http://www.LN.edu.hk/rpg">
www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/</a>. </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">So please, encourage your students/graduates to join our vibrant community at Lingnan for a transformative postgraduate educational experience that
would equip them with the skills, knowledge, and global perspective needed for the future and to embrace the opportunity to become part of a dynamic institution that values interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural diversity, and academic excellence. I would
be delighted to hear from you and your students/graduates. </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt">Should you have any queries, you are most welcome to contact the School of Graduate Studies (tel.: (852) 2616 8720; email:
<a href="mailto:rpgadm@LN.edu.hk">rpgadm@LN.edu.hk</a>).</span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span lang="EN-HK" style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<pre style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">With best wishes,</span><span lang="EN-HK"><o:p></o:p></span></pre>
<pre><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span><span lang="EN-HK"><o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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<pre><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TANG Tse Shang Denise (Prof.)</span><span lang="EN-HK"><o:p></o:p></span></pre>
<pre><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Head, Department of Cultural Studies</span><span lang="EN-HK"><o:p></o:p></span></pre>
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