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To strengthen the Circle and create opportunities for scientific exchange and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Jockey Club STEM Initiatives
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (“the Trust”) is committed to nurturing STEM talent in Hong Kong. The Trust currently champions two impactful programmes within the higher education sector:
The JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application provides comprehensive support and a unique opportunity to help them develop their research and innovation careers, expand their professional networks, and create social impact.
The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong is a Partner Organisation of this Fellowship.
The JC STEM Lab Initiative aims to nurture STEM talent in Hong Kong and promote the translation of new science and technology to social impact. The initiative provides local STEM talents with the opportunity to collaborate with top-notch STEM researchers and work on scientific research and technology transfer together.
Over 50 JC STEM Labs will be established.
The JC STEM Lab Initiative aims to nurture STEM talent in Hong Kong and promote the translation of new science and technology to social impact. The initiative provides local STEM talents with the opportunity to collaborate with top-notch STEM researchers and work on scientific research and technology transfer together.
Over 50 JC STEM Labs will be established.
The JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application provides comprehensive support and a unique opportunity to help them develop their research and innovation careers, expand their professional networks, and create social impact.
The Research Grants Council of Hong Kong is a Partner Organisation of this Fellowship.
JC STEM CIRCLE
Established by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust in 2024, the JC STEM Circle (“the Circle”) aims to promote knowledge exchange and cross-sectoral collaboration among STEM talent supported by the Trust’s strategic initiatives, including JC STEM Early Career Research Fellows, JC STEM Lab Directors and their Lab researchers.Industry connections are vital in bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications, and the JC STEM Circle will enable members to expand their professional networks and showcase their achievements. In this way, the JC STEM Circle hopes to make a significant contribution to STEM research and innovation in Hong Kong.
Become our Next Scholar
The Fellowship offer a unique opportunity for fellows to contribute to the advancement of innovation and technology in Hong Kong while receiving comprehensive support for their research and professional development.
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In the dance of neurons and circuits, we’re not just mapping the mind—we’re unlocking the code to rewrite it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Up to 10 Fellowships are awarded in each cohort. Each Fellowship lasts a maximum of four years, including an up to 12-month local industry attachment.
Funding over the Fellowship period will encompass:
Stipend: Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $530,000 per annum for three years. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, an additional 15% gratuity will be offered.
Academic Development and Exchange Allowance (up to $30,600 per annum for three years)
Research Project Seed Funding (up to $300,000)
Translational Research Industry Attachment Subsidy in an eligible local organisation (up to 50% of the salary, capped at $30,000 per month, for a maximum of 12 months, in addition to the three-year stipends)
Beyond financial benefits, the Fellowship offers exceptional opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration, contributing knowledge locally and globally.
The selection process for the Fellowship involves an international expert review panel, which is comprised of renowned STEM scholars and translational research experts.
Please refer to the programme page for more details.
The selection process for the Fellowship involves an international expert review panel, which is comprised of renowned STEM scholars and translational research experts.
Please refer to the programme page for more information on the expert panel.
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Yes, we accept nominations from this list of the eight publicly-funded universities in Hong Kong that are supported by the University Grants Committee (UGC):
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Lingnan University (LU)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)