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Croucher Foundation
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Founded in 1979 through the bequest of Noel Croucher, the Croucher Foundation is Hong Kong's leading private funder of science, technology and medicine. Its study awards identify talented Hong Kong permanent residents for doctoral study worldwide, while research fellowships, innovation awards and exchange programmes support scientists at Hong Kong universities. Applications run through its online portal, with study-award applications closing each November and research fellowships proceeding via university nomination.
- Website
- croucher.org.hk/
- Capabilities
- Science, Technology, Medicine, Research
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Study awards: permanent Hong Kong residents pursuing doctoral study in natural sciences, medicine or technology; research fellowships: scientists at Hong Kong universities, via university nomination
- Application process
- Online application at apply.croucher.org.hk; research fellowships and innovation awards require nomination by the applicant's university research panel
- Deadlines
- Study awards: 15 November 2026 (5pm HKT); Senior Research Fellowships: university nominations due 30 June annually
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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