About

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

The Club traces its long tradition of donating to charitable causes to 1915, but it was in the 1950s, as Hong Kong struggled to cope with post-war reconstruction and a massive influx of immigrants, that this role became integral to its operations. In 1955, the Club formally decided to devote its surplus each year to charity and community projects, and in 1959 a separate company, Hong Kong Jockey Club (Charities) Ltd, was formed to administer donations. In 1993, a new entity was established, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, to reflect the evolving nature, scale and scope of donations. The Charities Trust is one of the world's leading charity donors.

The Trust's substantial donations to the community are made possible by the Club's unique integrated business model, which comprises racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Approximately 90% of the Club's annual operating surplus after tax is donated to the Trust, enabling it to play a significant role in the community's development.

Working with the Government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charitable foundations and community partners, the Trust is committed to improving the quality of life of the people of Hong Kong. As a philanthropic organisation, the Trust proactively identifies and initiates projects that meet pressing community and social needs.

JC STEM Initiatives

Hong Kong has thrived by turning innovation into impact – combining scientific discovery with entrepreneurship, aligning business with purpose, and applying research to real-world challenges. We view STEM as a catalyst for positive change that improves lives and strengthens communities through collaboration and practical solutions.

Our STEM initiatives focus on empowering talent, accelerating technology translation, and fostering an ecosystem where transformative ideas can take root and flourish. By investing in people and partnership, we aim to stimulate impactful innovation that promotes the betterment and future success of Hong Kong.

• JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application

Providing both funding and inspiration, this Fellowship supports exceptional early career researchers as they pursue bold ideas with real-world application. Delivered in partnership with the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, it contributes to the research community by nurturing talents who aspire to transformative impact.

• JC STEM Lab

Strengthening Hong Kong's innovation pipeline, the initiative provides targeted funding to establish state-of-the-art laboratories for awardees of the government's Global STEM Professorship Scheme. It cultivates a dynamic talent pool poised to drive innovation in Hong Kong. Additionally, the initiative prioritizes applied research that transforms STEM discoveries into practical solutions, enriching both the economy and the humanities.

• JC STEM Circle

Bringing together Fellows, Lab Directors, and researchers from across the Trust's STEM initiatives, JC STEM Circle bridges academia and industry to spark cross-sector knowledge exchange, celebrate achievement, and cultivate a growing community committed to scientific excellence and social impact.

For matters related to the Fellowship, please contact the corresponding universities, the list of which can be found in the application guidelines. For other inquiries, you may reach us using the contact form below.

Application guideline

info@jcstem.hk

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