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The Nutritional Mutualisms Lab is currently seeking PhD applicants interesting in joining the lab in September 2027. Students interested in studying both nutritional mutualisms (corals, lichens, and plant-mycorrhizal systems) and wildlife trade are encouraged to apply to work primarily with Dr. Conti-Jerpe or Dr. Hatten, respectively. Prospective students will need to apply for their own funding from the HKPFS.
The HKPFS is competitive; typically successful applicants have obtained an undergraduate degree from a highly-ranked university and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent). Additionally, applicants without a masters degree must have this GPA to meet the admission requirements for Lingnan University.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Conti-Jerpe or Dr. Hatten via email with their CV (stating GPA) and a cover letter explaining their interest joining the lab.
Prospective students must apply to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which offers competitive annual stipends (~$43,000 USD) and travel allowances (~$1,800 USD). The application is currently open and due December 1st 2026.
Nominated students who do not receive the HKPF receive a monthly stipend (HK$19,280) and medical benefits and are required to pay annual tuition (~42K HKD). Local students can apply for a tuition waiver.
Once accepted, students are also able to apply for housing in the campus hostels (dorms), which offer extremely competitive prices (~$1000 USD per semester).
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