Croucher Foundation

Interested in taking your science research to the next level in Germany?

Meet senior academics from Germany’s leading science research and technical universities in Hong Kong and learn how PhD and fellowships programmes can advance your academic career.

Roadshow dates:
3 February and 4 February 2026

More information and registration:
https://projects.croucher.org.hk/information-sessions/study-in-germany-2026

🚀 Calling Hong Kong's next generation of scientists!

Ready to take your research career to the next level? Our 2026-2027 study awards are now open for applications!

💰 What we fund:
• PhD programmes at world-leading universities (including in Hong Kong)
• Postdoctoral research opportunities
• Master's in Science Communication

⏰ Key details:
📅 Application deadline: 15 November 2025, 5:00pm HKT
🌍 For: Young scientists with permanent Hong Kong residence who are keen to pursue research in the natural sciences, technology or medicine.

🤔 Still have questions?
Join our Study Awards Q&A webinar where Croucher scholars and our team will answer your questions about eligibility, application tips, and funding details.

🔗 Take action:
• Apply now: https://croucher.org.hk/en/funding
• Register for the Q&A webinar: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/information-sessions/study-awards-q-a-webinar-1

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your scientific career with our support!

💡 Study awards Q&A webinar

Are you thinking about applying for a 2025 Croucher Study Award?
If so, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar at:
7pm HKT on 18th October 2024, Zoom

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your questions answered, meet our current scholars, and learn more about the application process.

Register here: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/information-sessions/study-awards-q-a-webinar

*Croucher Science Communication Studentship*

🧪Are you passionate about science?

🗣️Do you have a gift for communicating your thoughts to others?

🔭Are you keen to share the wonder and importance of science with a wider audience?

Then this story of Ms To Yuen Man, an experienced teacher in Hong Kong who is keen to elevate her ability to convey her science passion to her students, might inspire you.

👁️Croucher Science Communication Studentship is now open for application!

👨‍🎓Find out how a one-year Master’s in science communication could develop your critical thinking, sharpen your communication and research skills, and open up new career opportunities: https://croucher.org.hk/en/funding/study-awards/croucher-science-communication-studentships

https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/croucher-science-communication-studentship-to-yuen-man

Croucher Science Communication Studentship: To Yuen Man For people with a passion to communicate the wonder and importance of science

📣Calling all undergraduate scientists in Hong Kong!

🧭Are you keen to explore the horizons of science?

🙂Yes?

🚀Then kickstart your research career with a Croucher Scholarship for doctoral study at a top international university.

🛜Join a unique network of over 1,200 scientists from Hong Kong.

🔝Benefit from our competitive scholarship package to send you on your way to the next level in your career in science.

🏆Give yourself the chance to make a real difference.

👁️Check out a Croucher Scholarship for Doctoral Study.

🗓️ Apply via our website by 15 November 2024 for the 2025–26 selection exercise.

⏰Still here? What are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
https://croucher.org.hk/en/funding/study-awards

🐜 Little things that run the world 🐜
In an important new study, ecologists from the University of Hong Kong have successfully mapped global biogeographic regions for ants, marking the first time an insect group has been included in such a comprehensive biodiversity framework. Their research highlights the ecological significance of ants and their distribution across nine biogeographic realms.
Read more: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/little-things-that-run-the-world

Science for all!

The HKU Biomedical Sciences Summer Academy is a collaboration between Croucher and the HKU School of Biomedical Sciences that aims to raise secondary school students’ and teachers’ awareness about biomedical sciences and the benefits of biomedical research. Read more: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/science-for-all

Last Friday, we hosted a welcome party to celebrate our outstanding new class of 2024 scholars. It was a fantastic evening filled with laughters, connections, and excitement.

Warmest congratulations to all the scholars on embarking on this transformative journey. We're thrilled to have you as part of the Croucher community. Together we walk farther!

Welcome, Croucher Class of 2024!

We are delighted to announce the awarding of scholarships and fellowships to twenty-six brilliant young Hong Kong scientists this year. Read more: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/welcome-croucher-class-of-2024.

Hong Kong researchers create 2D all-organic perovskites

This research has the potential to pave the way for the development of new and innovative electronic devices. Read more: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/hong-kong-researchers-create-2d-all-organic-perovskites?

New method to hunt for the universe’s first stars

These stars, composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, hold crucial clues to understanding the early universe and the formation of heavier elements. Read more: https://projects.croucher.org.hk/news/university-of-hong-kong-astrophysicists-develop-a-new-method-to-hunt-for-the-universe-s-first-stars?