Applications for Tencent Xplorer Prize are now open and submissions will close on 15 April 2024.  The Tencent Xplorer Prize is a non-governmental and public interest award for all active full-time researchers (of any nationality) working in Hong Kong (and Mainland China as well as Macau) aged 45 or below for male (namely born on or after 1 January 1978) and aged 48 or below for female (namely born on or after 1 January 1975).  There will be no more than 50 awardees every year, and each will receive RMB 3 million over 5 years.

Two Application Channels:  
A.  By nomination - Nominators are invited by the Xplorer Prize to nominate applicants along with information of two further referees. The Secretariat will contact nominees by email to submit their applications.
B.  Self-submission - Applicants who meet the requirements can submit applications online along with contact details of three referees, who hold professorships or above.