The Hongkong Prize is one of Asia’s premier awards and annually draws thousands of applicants. Offering cash prize and other perks at an annual ceremony, this accolade provides scientists with international exposure for their work while giving access to Hong Kong’s premier research facilities. In order to be considered, scientists must submit research articles that contribute towards furthering their field – this may include clinical studies, observational or epidemiological analyses or meta-analyses; it should also be noted that no researcher may win more than once every five years.
A committee of judges consisting of scientists, educators, and business leaders awards this prize based on accomplishments in science, technology, innovation and pedagogy. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony where they receive a trophy and letter of thanks; additional opportunities to present research at conferences or seminars could make this global audience available to them as well. The Hongkong Prize is open to scientists from Southeast Asia mainland China or anywhere worldwide who wish to apply; interested scientists may visit its website to gain more information and apply.
This year, the prize jury recognized six individuals, including activists working to defend democracy in Hong Kong and Zeng Jinshu (currently serving a long sentence on subversion charges related to his work organizing vigils to mark the 30th anniversary of Tiananmen Square protests of 1989). Other awardees include an artist using fine art concepts reinterpreting human rights.
Participants looking to enter Hongkong Prize can visit its official website and speak with one of its representatives, as well as reading all rules thoroughly so as to increase their odds of success and decrease any chance of scamming out money from them.
A group of scholars recently announced the first prize ever presented in this category to individuals who contribute to social progress in China. This initiative recognizes those helping bring about transformational changes within their community.
The prize will consist of an approximately US$1-million grant that will be distributed from a pool of nominated candidates over three rounds – starting with Southeast Asian residents, then mainland Chinese applicants, and finally international ones. Anyone wishing to participate can visit the “World of Winners” splash page starting March 1. Those selected as winners will then travel to Hong Kong where they can experience this captivating city while immersing themselves in its culture before receiving their prize at a ceremony in May.