2022 Yidan Prize for Education Research and Development

Nominations are welcomed from interested candidates for the Yidan Prize for Education Research and Development. The prize is awarded for its significant contribution to the science of education.

The Yidan Prize is an inclusive education award that recognizes individuals or teams who have contributed significantly to education research and development. Qualified candidates are to be nominated for the prize award before the closing date.

Details of Yidan Prize for Education Research and Development 

The Yidan Prize is awarded in two categories which include the Yidan Prize for Education Development and Yidan Prize for Research. Each prize comprises a gold medal and a total sum of HK$30 million (around US$3.9 million). Half will be given as a cash prize will another half will be awarded as a project fund to help winners expand their initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Yidan Prize for Education Research and Development 2022, applicants must note the following:

• Nominations may be received from various sectors and geographical regions.
• Nominators may be members of government bodies, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, professional associations, and thought leaders in education and/or beyond.
• The nominator should have a thorough understanding of the nominee’s work and must submit at least two recommendation letters from supporters.
• Each nominator can submit as many nominations as they wish.

How To Apply

Nominators are to use the online nomination system to submit their nominations. Nominators are to register first before proceeding with their nominations.

The following documents are to be submitted along with the nomination:

• Nomination form in English
• Nominee’s personal details including full name, date of birth, email address, residential address, mobile phone number, etc.
• CV of the nominee
• Minimum of two recommendation letters from supporters endorsing the nominee’s achievement.
• For the Education Research category, up to five and at least one soft copy of relevant research publication of the nominees.
• A 2-minute video from the nominees on how they would use the project funding if selected as winners.

The Application Deadline is 31st March 2022.

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