HONG KONG, Jan 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global application for the Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025 (the Forum) now opens and will close on 31 March 2025. We invite applications from PhD graduates, postgraduate (PhD / Master) students, as well as undergraduate students aged 35 or below who are pursuing studies or research in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, or other closely related fields. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications via https://application.hklaureateforum.org/registration/.
The inaugural Forum, successfully held in 2023, received widespread acclaim for its vibrant discussions and intellectual exchanges among participants, Shaw Laureates, and other distinguished scientists from around the world. Building on the success, the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (the HKLF) is pleased to announce the second edition of the Forum will be held from 5-8 November 2025 in Hong Kong. The Forum aims to inspire new ideas and foster long-lasting connections across disciplines, generations and cultures. In addition to plenary lectures, panel discussions and parallel group sessions, the Forum will feature informal gatherings, providing ample opportunities for networking and dialogues.