PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2024

WHAT IS YIRA?

PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) is a university-level award inaugurated in 2022. The award aims to honor young PolyU researchers under the age of 35 who have made outstanding research achievements, contributed to technological advancements, and propelled transformative innovation to address societal problems. The awardees should demonstrate a vision for positive change and provide innovative solutions that shape the future.

👇 Check out the video to hear from our awardees of last year:

Past Awardees:

YIRA2023: https://polyu.hk/BbsZM 
YIRA2022: https://polyu.hk/iiHJV

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• Under the age of 35
• Have a novel and original idea
• Dare to create an impactful change to the society

WHY APPLY?

As one of the awardees, you will receive:

• Research funding support of HK$500,000;
• Personal cash prize of HK$20,000;
• Opportunities to be nominated by PolyU to the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific or equivalent;
• Media exposure and promotion;
• Potential sponsorship package;
• PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award plaque to be presented at the award ceremony

KEY DATES:

HOW TO APPLY?

Please carefully review the Application Guidelines by clicking HERE and submit your Online Application From HERE along with the required supporting documents. The application deadline is 19 January 2024 (Friday).

ANY QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact our staff of Research and Innovation Office:

Ms Nicola LEE     | 3400 2863 | nicola-yl.lee@polyu.edu.hk
Ms Vanessa TSE | 3400 2347 | vanessa-1.tse@polyu.edu.hk