Join us at HKUST’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) where you’ll learn from our world-class scholars and engage in impactful research that contributes to cutting-edge discoveries.

AIS’s research areas are vast and interdisciplinary, ranging from arts management, machine creativity, AI+, air and health, climate adaptation and resilience, sustainability, science and technology (innovation) policy, social and urban policy, health tech, marine tech, and other emerging areas, to address global challenges and foster innovative solutions that make a real impact.

If you are interested in our PhD programs, don’t forget to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme by Dec 1, 2025 to support your journey!

• HKPFS Package @HKUST: Up to HK$1.7 million (~US$218,160) for 4 years

• Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025 via https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/scholarships/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme

Learn more about our interdisciplinary research postgraduate programs here: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/programs/postgraduate-programs