What is the Hongkong Prize?

The Hongkong Prize offers young people an outstanding opportunity to showcase their talents. Not only can participants win cash and book vouchers, but attending an awards ceremony may further advance their careers. Before submitting anything it is vital that participants carefully read through all rules and regulations as failing to do so may result in costly errors that jeopardise winning potential.

The Hong Kong Prize is an independent merit-based science award that recognizes research with significant societal impact. Free from sponsorship or personal interests, its past winners have included journalists exposing human rights abuses; activists working toward freedom and democracy within their nations; social justice workers serving marginalized communities; as well as social justice and community service workers providing crucial community service initiatives. HK Prize is an effective way to foster scientific achievement both locally and worldwide.

This esteemed competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from Asia who wish to pursue research careers in global development. The winning candidate will receive both cash prize and travel expenses; additionally they’ll have an opportunity to conduct research at Hong Kong universities or laboratories, expanding their capabilities while building networks of international experts.

Applications should submit research proposals that demonstrate their relevance to Asia and global challenges, with solid data and rigorous methodologies supporting their proposed research project. Collaboration should occur between local partners and applicants and impact should be tangible on lives of poor. A panel of judges from different fields will select one winner of this award.

Young researchers will have the chance to work alongside leading experts from HKUST across various fields of study, including artificial intelligence, life and health sciences, new materials and energy research, advanced manufacturing, as well as artificial intelligence research centers. Accommodation will also be provided along with monthly allowance and access to all university facilities.

The Hong Kong Prize recognizes scientists who have made exceptional contributions to advancing international development in education, public policy, the environment, agriculture and food security, sustainable agriculture or rural revitalization. This prize will be chosen by an independent panel of experts and awarded an opportunity to present their work at a high-profile event in Hong Kong as well as use their prize money as seed funding for future endeavors. Generocity founded the Hong Kong Prize to support Hong Kong government development efforts and international cooperation, awarding an initial winner with US$5 million as grant. Since its inception, this prize has become one of Asia’s premier awards, drawing candidates from around the globe including many Nobel laureates.