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.
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:
a. Stipend: Fellows will receive a stipend of up to HK$530,000 [approx. US$67,500] per annum for three years. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, an additional 15% gratuity will be offered.
b. Academic Development and Exchange Allowance (up to HK$30,600 [approx. US$3,800] per annum for three years)
c. Research Project Seed Funding (up to HK$300,000 [approx. US$38,200])
d. Translational Research Industry Attachment Subsidy in an eligible local organisation (up to 50% of the salary, capped at HK$30,000 [approx. US$3,800] 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.
JC STEM Fellows are selected by an expert review panel of renowned international STEM scholars and translational research specialists.
Professor Ka Yee C. Lee
Chairperson
Professor Ka Yee C. Lee
Chairperson
Interim Dean of Physical Sciences Division and
David Lee Shillinglaw Distinguished Service Professor,
The University of Chicago
Professor Daniel Alexander
Member
Professor of Computer Science, University College London
Mr Raymond Cheng
Member
Senior Advisor, QBN Capital; Former COO, HSBC Asia Pacific
Professor Sandeep Dave
Member
Wellcome Clinical Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Professor Lucy Dunne
Member
Director of the Apparel Design Program, Co-Director of the Wearable Technology Lab, University of Minnesota
Professor HV Jagadish
Member
Edgar F Codd Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan
Dr Grace S.N. Lau
Member
Biopharma and life and health technology mentor; Former Head of Life and Health Technology, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
Professor Andy Neely
Member
Professor of Manufacturing, University of Cambridge
Professor Andy Parker
Member
Master of Peterhouse, University of Cambridge
Professor Feng Shao
Member
Deputy Director, National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing