The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (“the Trust”) has set up the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation andApplication (“the Fellowship”) as a strategic initiative to nurture a pool of promising STEM post-doctoral researchers who aspire to translatescientific research into industry applications. The Fellowship will provide comprehensive support and unique opportunities to help them developtheir research and innovation career, expand their professional network and create social impact. The Research Grants Council (“RGC”) of HongKong is a Partner Organisation of this Fellowship.
Each Fellowship will last for a maximum of three years comprising the following –
1. A stipend of up to $579,200 per annum for three years, with additional 15% gratuity to be offered upon completion of the Fellowship;
2. Academic development and exchange allowance: up to $32,000 per annum for three years;
3. Research project seed funding: up to $389,000;
4. Proof-of-concept (“PoC”) fund: up to $500,000 (subject to the condition as set out in para 3); and
5. Capacity building programmes to be offered by the Trust and its partner to enhance its translational capability, commercialisation readiness and exposure to industry and innovation ecosystems.
Applications will be assessed and selected by the Trust according to the following criteria:
1. Applicant’s academic and research track record;
2. Applicant’s aspirations and capabilities in research translation
3. Scientific merit and translational potential of the proposed research; and
4. Support provided by the applicant’s supervisor and university for applicant’s development as a translational research leader.
