The Croucher Foundation has established a new funding programme offering support to very talented young scientists from all countries who are committed to and capable of establishing independent research groups in Hong Kong.
The Croucher Innovation Awards are substantial awards of up to HK$5 million each for research expenses to be used over five years at the discretion of the recipient. It is designed to enable recipients to pursue their own scientific, intellectual and professional inclinations, to advance their expertise, to engage in bold new work, and to contribute to the development of education and research in Hong Kong.
The Croucher Innovation Awards are open to scientists and scholars from all countries working in the natural sciences, technology and medicine who are in receipt of an offer of a tenure-track position in UGC funded higher education institute in Hong Kong. Candidates should have completed their doctorates with distinction less than six years ago.
The selection process will include a confidential assessment by a group of leading international experts working in the field of the candidate and the Foundation will attempt to reach a decision on each nomination within a relatively short time frame.
Applications are accepted at any time.
[Please forward the Application Form and "Statement of Commitment" signed by Dean of respective College/School with endorsement from the Head of Department/Line Manager, to RO for submission arrangements]
