JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application 2025/26 at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (“the Trust”) has set up the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application (“the Fellowship”) as a strategic initiative to nurture a pool of promising STEM post-doctoral researchers who aspire to translate scientific research into industry application. The Fellowship will provide comprehensive support and unique opportunity to help them develop their research and innovation career, expand their professional network and create social impact. The Research Grants Council (“RGC”) of Hong Kong is a Partner Organisation of this Fellowship. 

Each Fellowship will last for a maximum of four years comprising the following - 

1.  A stipend of up to HKD $530,000 per annum for three years, with additional 15% gratuity to be offered upon completion of the Fellowship (including the industry attachment when applicable); 
2.  Academic development and exchange allowance up to HKD $30,600 per annum for three years; 
3.  Research project seed funding up to HKD $300,000; and 4. Translational research industry attachment subsidy in an eligible organisation in Hong Kong. The Trust's contribution to be capped at 50% of the salary (up to HKD $30,000 per month) for a maximum of 12 months in addition to the three-year stipends. 

Applications will be assessed and selected by the Trust according to the following criteria: 

1. Applicant's academic and research record; 
2. Scientific merit and translational impact of the proposed research; and 
3. University's guidance and support to be provided to the applicant. 

Required Qualifications: 

Eligible nominees must fulfill the following criteria: 

1. Have obtained/ been conferred the first PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines on or after 1 June 2022; or will complete the required qualification on or before 31 December 2025. If the conferment date is after 31 December 2025, applicants must provide supporting documents that they have completed the required qualification and will be awarded a PhD degree by their universities; 
2. Be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong; and 
3. Be nominated by The Education University of Hong Kong after selection interviews. 

Application Details:

 Interested PhD candidates and graduates should send their CVs to Mr Ha Yu-fung (****@eduhk.hk) by 25 July 2025 (UTC+8). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend selection interviews for assessment between late August and September.

Applicants who wish to apply for other post-doctoral fellowships in Hong Kong in parallel should observe the eligibility requirement of other fellowship schemes. Applicants nominated to this Fellowship will not be considered by Hong Kong's Research Grants Council Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS). 

Research agencies and academic institutions in the United States and other jurisdictions outside of Hong Kong have legal and regulatory obligations with respect to research security and may implement risk-based policies and practices in support of research integrity and security. Applicants should review research security obligations that may apply to him/ her, as appropriate, and/ or consult with appropriate academic institutions to understand the possible impact of these laws and regulations. 

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025 (UTC+8)

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Job Info:

• Company: The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
• Position: JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application 2025/26
• Work Location: Tai Po, New Territories
• Country: HK

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