• Aged 35 or below
• Undergraduates
• Postgraduates
• PhD Graduates

in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, Mathematical Sciences or other closely related subjects may apply to join the Forum.
(Not limited to research work in universities, institutions and industry; individual researchers could also be considered.)

Open application is closed.

Open application is closed.

• Scientific Review Committees under the three disciplines, namely Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences would review all valid applications.
• Scientific Review Board would then select the final 200 applicants to join the Forum.

• Hotel Accommodation – for Non-Hong Kong Permanent Residents studying / working outside Hong Kong;
  (The HKLF may consider offering partial or full financial support on transportation to successful applicants with financial difficulty. Subject to the final decision of the HKLF.)
• Travel Cost (subject to a financial ceiling) – for Hong Kong Permanent Residents studying / working outside Hong Kong
• Cost of the HKLF arranged programmes, meals, transportation, tours, visits and cultural experience activities in the Forum will be covered – for all participants

• All applicants, whether successful or not, have been notified by email in early 2022

• Hong Kong Science Park (main venue)
• Other Hong Kong’s landmarks

English (for both application platform and event)

For further information, please go to FAQ for Young Scientists