[Call for Applications] HKUST International Conference Sponsorship Scheme 2025
HKUST International Conference Sponsorship Scheme 2025 is now calling for applications!
To support HKUST’s vision as a leading university with significant global impact and to enhance University's international visibility, the International Conference Sponsorship Scheme was launched. This initiative provides funding for HKUST schools, departments, divisions and centers to organize international conferences and symposiums that convene renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers and industry experts from around the world.
A new round of sponsorship for the year 2025 is now open for applications. All schools, departments, divisions and centers are welcome to submit funding applications to host conferences on the latest trends and developments in key research areas.
Call for Applications
Eligibility
- All HKUST schools, departments, divisions and centers are eligible to apply for the sponsorship scheme.
- The funding should only be used for organizing the applied conference to be held on the HKUST campus.
Submission
- The Application Form should be submitted by the Organizing Unit via email to global@ust.hk at least two months prior to the event. Early submission is recommended.
- Please copy the respective head of the department in the email as an endorsement.
Assessment Criteria
Each conference will be sponsored for up to HK$100,000, taking into consideration of the following criteria:
- Length and format of the international conference
- Number of international speakers
- Number of participants
- Number of funding source(s) secured
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Karen Chan of GECO at global@ust.hk.