About the Fellowship
The Presidential Young Scholars Scheme (PYSS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a prestigious, fully funded academic recruitment initiative designed to attract outstanding early-career and mid-career researchers from across the world. The scheme supports high-impact, world-leading research that addresses major societal challenges, advances interdisciplinary scholarship, and aligns with PolyU’s strategic research priorities. Open to scholars across engineering, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields, the scheme promotes academic leadership, international collaboration, and long-term research excellence. Successful candidates are appointed to permanent faculty positions as Assistant Professors or Associate Professors, with substantial research funding, institutional support, and global visibility within a top-ranked research university.
Fellowship Details
- Position Title: Presidential Young Scholar (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor)
- Host Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Administering Body / Funding Agency: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Location: Hong Kong, China (SAR)
- Research Fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Architecture, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Psychology, Ethics, Arts
- Fellowship Type: Permanent Faculty Appointment
- Level: Early-career and Mid-career Researchers
- Fellowship Duration: Permanent (with initial research support for first three years)
- Expected Start Date: As agreed with the University
- Working Hours: Full-time (as per university regulations)
- Funding / Compensation: Minimum HK$1 million annual salary plus minimum HK$4 million start-up research grant
- Required Degree / Diploma: PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification
Supported Research Fields / Areas
- Engineering and Technology
- Computer Science and Data-Driven Research
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematical Sciences
- Environmental Science and Geosciences
- Biological and Agricultural Sciences
- Economics, Management and Sociology
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Education, Psychology and Ethics
- Arts, Humanities and Language Sciences
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD awarded from a recognised institution
- Strong research output with publications as lead or main author
- Demonstrated research potential aligned with PolyU’s strategic areas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
- International research exposure
- Evidence of interdisciplinary or high-impact research
- Teaching capability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Not Eligible:
- Applicants without a completed doctoral degree
Fellowship / Job Benefits
- Minimum HK$1 million annual salary
- Minimum HK$4 million research start-up grant (first three years)
- Funding for PhD students, research staff, and equipment
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities
- Strong institutional and administrative support
- Opportunities for international collaboration and leadership development
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct world-leading independent research
- Publish in high-impact international journals
- Secure competitive research funding
- Supervise postgraduate and doctoral students
- Contribute to teaching and academic service
- Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit the online application via PolyU’s Global Search recruitment portal before the deadline.
Required Documents:
- Online application form
- Academic CV
- Research statement or proposal
- Publication list
- Supporting documents as requested in the application system
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Open until filled
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2026 (UTC)
- Interview Period: As applications are reviewed
- Final Results Notification: Rolling basis
- Position Start Date: As mutually agreed
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Official Fellowship Notification: Click here
- Apply Online Here: Click here
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