JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application

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Overview

The JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application supports tomorrow’s STEM leaders through comprehensive and stable support, hands-on experience, and opportunities for international exchange. In partnership with the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, the Fellowship catalyses both scientific discovery and professional growth for early career researchers who aspire to translate bold ideas into real-world impact.

Value of the Fellowship

What will you get?

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:
(1) Stipend: Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $530,000 per annum for 3 years. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, an additional 15% gratuity will be offered.
(2) Academic Development and Exchange Allowance (up to $30,600 per annum for 3 years)
(3) Research Project Seed Funding (up to $300,000)
(4) 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.

Stripend

3 Years

Up to $530K per year

Academic Development and Exchange Allowance

3 Years

Up to $30.6K per year

Research Project Seed Funding

Up to $300K per year

Translational Research Industry Attachment

Up to $30K per year

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.

To apply "JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application" or "JC Stem Lab", please contact your school admin first. An application link will be send to you for further process. For more details information, please go to Process page.

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.

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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):