Twelve emerging scholars from the Faculty of Engineering have been awarded the 2026 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund, securing over RMB 5.3 million in total. Among the awardees, one scholar received the Young Scientists Fund (Category A), while eleven scholars secured Category C funding across fundamental research disciplines. Professor HUANG Chaoran from Department of Electronic Engineering was awarded Category B funding. Formerly known as “Excellent Young Scientists Fund”, Category B grants support young scientists who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in fundamental research and are poised to become future leaders in their fields. Each funded project receives RMB 2 million for a period of three years. Eleven scholars, namely Professor LI Tiantian and Professor SHAO Baihao from Department of Biomedical Engineering, Professor LI Shaohua and Professor WANG Zhengrong from Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Professor CAI Yuting and Professor GAO Huxin from Department of Electronic Engineering, Professor AI Fei, Professor FANG Guoxin, Professor LI Zhongyu, Professor LIAO Shuheng, and Professor LIU Xiaohua from Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, secured Category C funding. Formerly known as “Young Scientists Fund”, Category C grants support emerging researchers in conducting fundamental research and developing their ability to lead research and innovative projects. Each project receives RMB 300,000 for a period of three years.
More details: CUHK secures over RMB30 million in 2026 NSFC funding as 32 young scholars earn prestigious national grants |
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