[Iris] MPhil/PhD studies in Philosophy at Lingnan University, 2023-24 Intake

*Pursuing MPhil/PhD studies in **Philosophy**at Lingnan University**, 2023-24 Intake*** 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. /Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)/, 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$325,200* (approximately US$41,690) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,600* (approximately US$1,740) 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. Lingnan, a global leader in quality education and high impact research, is Hong Kong’s liberal arts university, whose relatively smaller size, top international faculty and strong emphasis on close staff and student relationships offer a unique environment for the pursuit of advanced studies in this vibrant and energetic city. It ranks 3^rd for “Quality Education” for two consecutive years in /THE University Impact Rankings/ 2021 and 2022. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 conducted by the University Grants Committee, 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^st or 2^nd among all public universities in Hong Kong in terms of the percentage of “World Leading” research work.The University offers MPhil and/or PhD programmes in the Arts, Business, Science and Social Sciences disciplines. Our top value is student-centred learning, which ensures close and supportive thesis supervision. At Lingnan, students establish 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. 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 since the 2021-22 academic year. More collaborative programmes with Mainland/overseas universities are currently in the pipeline. For further details, please visit our website at www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/list-of-programmes <http://www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/list-of-programmes>. The Department of Philosophy at Lingnan currently has 17 faculty members. Their expertise covers all of the main areas in philosophy, including aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, history of Chinese philosophy, logic, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. The work of Lingnan philosophers has been published by leading publishers (e.g. Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press) and in top journals//(e.g./British Journal for the Philosophy of Science/,/Ethics/, /Mind/,/Noûs, Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research/,//and/Philosophy of Science/). Further information on our current staff list and interests can be found at www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/?page_id=9 <http://www.LN.edu.hk/philoso/?page_id=9>. Given the breadth and high quality of research done by Lingnan philosophers, the Department is one of the best places in Asia for undertaking doctoral studies in philosophy, especially in analytic philosophy. The department is a place of lively philosophical exchanges in our regular staff seminars and even more in informal and frequent discussions. Applicants may seek admission to our PhD programmes in two ways as follows: ·Outstanding applicants may seek admission via the HKPFS *by 1 December 2022 (Hong Kong Time 12:00 noon)*. Fellowship awardees will be provided with a Fellowship with a monthly stipend of HK$27,100*, 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. ·Applicants may apply to the University directly^~ *from 1 November 2022 to 20 January 2023*. Normally, full-time PhD students will be awarded Postgraduate Studentships. In 2022-23, the full monthly stipend is HK$18,170*^# . The amount will be raised to HK$18,520*^# after confirmation of candidature. We also have a popular research-based 2-year MPhil Philosophy programme. Applicants may apply for admission to our MPhil programmes directly *from* *1 November 2022 to 20 January 2023*. Full-time MPhil students will normally be awarded Postgraduate Studentships as well. In 2022-23, the full monthly stipend is HK$17,910*^# . /*Amounts subject to annual review/ /^~ //Application//s for collaborative programmes with Mainland universities can also be made to the University directly. Details can be referred to //www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities/ <http://www.LN.edu.hk/rpg/admission/collaborative-programmes-with-mainland-universities>/. ^/ /^# //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/ <http://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: rpgadm(a)LN.edu.hk <mailto:rpgadm@LN.edu.hk>). With best wishes, SAUCHELLI Andrea (Prof.) Head, Department of Philosophy Lingnan University dphilo(a)ln.edu.hk Lingnan University Hong Kong <https://www.ln.edu.hk> Transformation For Life <https://www.ln.edu.hk/transformation-for-life>