Social Governance and Sustainable Development Lab
Research Hub
Email:
sgsdlab.cuhksoc@gmail.com
aasiama@cuhk.edu.hk
Scholarships & Awards
The Social Governance and Sustainable Development Research Award
(社會治理與可持續發展研究獎學金)
Funded by an anonymous donation, this initiative aims to recognize and reward the exemplary research work of undergraduate students in the field of social governance and sustainable development. The award will be presented annually to an undergraduate student who completes an outstanding graduation thesis related to these themes. The scholarship will be launched in 2025/26.
SGSD Lab Undergraduate Conference Grant
Introduction
This initiative enables our undergraduate students to participate in academic activities alongside our faculty members, both in China and internationally. The funding for this program was made possible by an anonymous donation received in 2025, aimed at fostering research talent and enhancing academic exposure.
Eligibility
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The scheme is exclusively for Sociology undergraduate students who will present a paper (solely authored or coauthored) at regular panel sessions, poster sessions, workshops, forums, or roundtables in conferences. Faculty members who extend these invitations are responsible for submitting the applications on behalf of their students.
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Each student can only apply once for each academic year.
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Students who have secured external funding for the same purpose are not eligible for departmental support. Additionally, receiving financial assistance from multiple sources for attending the same activity is not permitted.
Subsidy Amount
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Each student can receive a maximum of HK$12,000 per trip for eligible expenses related to attending academic activities in China or overseas. Eligible expenses include:
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Conference registration fees
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Economy-class air tickets
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Inter-city transportation
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Accommodation
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Application
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Students must submit their application forms at least two weeks before their trips, and no later than July 31, 2026, to the faculty member who extends the presentation invitation. Please include a supporting document of at least 1500 words in English or Chinese (depending on the language of the event) with your application. This document can be a full conference paper or a concise summary of the full conference paper, an extended abstract, or a short paper formatted according to the conference guidelines. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
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Faculty members must review and endorse the applications before sending them to Ms. Lydia Chung at lydiayhchung@cuhk.edu.hk for processing.
Reimbursement
Students are required to submit the following documents to Ms. Lydia Chung for reimbursement:
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Proof of event registration and payment
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Proof of paper presentation (e.g., acceptance letter and event program)
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Original receipts, with each receipt clearly marked with the nature of expenses and/or contents
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Train, coach, or flight tickets
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Boarding pass (if taking a flight)
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Check-out receipt of accommodation
Important Notes
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Priority will be given to first-time applicants.
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All spending must be completed by the end of July of the academic year.
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This scheme will be reviewed annually.
Analysis
Our research delves into social governance frameworks.
Insights
Exploring critical social issues and their impact.
Collaboration
Partnering with institutions for better outcomes.
Training
We train graduates for impactful research careers.