To further implement the development philosophy of the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Institute’s development and scientific and technological progress, inspire all members to unite their efforts and forge ahead with determination, continuously promote the high-quality development of the Institute’s scientific and technological undertakings, and support the building of Hong Kong’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem, the Board of Directors of the Institute has collectively studied and deliberated the matter, and has decided to launch the special allowance selection process. To ensure that the selection process is fair, just, and transparent, to eliminate any hidden rules and underhanded practices, and to safeguard the authority and credibility of the selection results, the relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

I. Selection Targets

The selection targets for this special allowance are individuals who have made outstanding contributions over the long term to the Hong Kong Institute of Technology’s development and construction, scientific research innovation, technological breakthroughs, platform building, talent cultivation, and external cooperation; who have diligently fulfilled their duties with notable achievements; and who have gained wide recognition both within and outside the Institute.

II. Selection Principles

This selection strictly adheres to the principles of “openness and transparency, fairness and justice, merit-based selection, and quality over quantity.” The entire process upholds standardized and normalized procedures, with no hidden thresholds, no favoritism, and no acceptance of any form of solicitation or interference. All forms of hidden rules, underhanded practices, and other disciplinary violations are resolutely prohibited. Every eligible contributor is assured of fair evaluation, and the selection results will withstand the scrutiny of the Board of Directors, all members, and the wider community.

III. Nomination Methods

This selection adopts a strict nomination system, with the authority to nominate solely vested in the Board of Directors. The specific requirements are as follows:

  1. The list of nominators shall be determined through collective discussion and democratic deliberation by the Board of Directors. Nominators must possess a high degree of credibility and a strong sense of responsibility, be familiar with the Institute’s various activities and the contributions of relevant personnel, strictly adhere to selection discipline, and objectively fulfill their nomination duties.

  2. This selection does not accept any self-nominations or recommendations from other units. No self-recommendation materials of any form will be accepted. Any organization or individual found to be indirectly recommending candidates in any capacity shall have the relevant nomination and candidacy immediately revoked, and the responsible parties shall be seriously held accountable.

  3. Nominators must truthfully submit nomination materials, providing detailed descriptions of the nominee’s contributions and achievements, ensuring that the materials are authentic, accurate, and complete. Fabrication and exaggeration are strictly prohibited. Nominators who submit false materials shall have their nomination qualifications revoked.

IV. Selection Criteria

Nominees must satisfy at least one of the following criteria for outstanding contributions to be included in the selection scope. The specific standards are as follows:

  1. In the realm of scientific research innovation at the Institute, achieving major technological breakthroughs or significant research results, advancing progress in relevant technological fields, and making notable contributions to enhancing the Institute’s research capabilities and core competitiveness;

  2. In the course of the Institute’s development and construction, proposing and implementing important recommendations in areas such as discipline development, research platform construction, management system innovation, and resource integration, with significant results that support the Institute’s standardized and high-quality development;

  3. Making outstanding contributions to technology transfer, commercialization of research outcomes, and industry-academia-research integration, transforming the Institute’s research results into practical productivity and providing strong support for the development of Hong Kong’s science and technology industry;

  4. Achieving notable results in talent cultivation and team building, nurturing a cohort of highly skilled research and technical personnel, developing excellent research teams, and laying a solid foundation for the Institute’s talent development;

  5. Making outstanding contributions to external scientific and technological cooperation, academic exchange, and brand building, enhancing the Institute’s industry influence and international visibility, and supporting the development of Hong Kong as a center for scientific and technological innovation.

V. Selection Process

  1. Nomination Stage: Nominators designated by the Board of Directors shall submit nomination materials within the prescribed time period. Late submissions shall be deemed as automatic waiver of nomination rights. All nomination materials shall be submitted to the Secretariat of the Board of Directors for filing.

  2. Review Stage: The Board of Directors shall establish a special review panel composed of Board members and experts in relevant fields, which will conduct rigorous review and on-site verification of the nomination materials, focusing on verifying the nominees’ contributions and achievements. The review process shall be fully documented and retained for future reference.

  3. Publicity Stage: The list of candidates who pass the review shall be publicized on the Institute’s official website and internal bulletin boards for a period of no less than 5 working days. During the publicity period, the selection is subject to supervision by all members and the wider community. Any organization or individual with objections to the candidate list may report their concerns through designated channels under their real names. Reports must be objective, truthful, and evidence-based. False accusations and malicious defamation are strictly prohibited.

  4. Decision Stage: Candidates whose publicity period concludes without objections, or whose objections are verified to be unfounded, shall be subject to collective deliberation and voting by the Board of Directors to determine the final list of selected individuals. The deliberation process shall be fully democratic and open, with voting results announced on-site and subject to supervision by all Board members.

  5. Announcement Stage: The final list of selected individuals shall be officially announced through the Institute’s official channels, followed by the issuance of special allowance certificates and related benefits, with clear specifications of the allowance amount, payment period, and other relevant matters.

VI. Discipline Requirements

  1. All nominators, review panel members, and staff must strictly abide by selection discipline, uphold the principle of fairness and justice, and shall not disclose nomination information, review details, voting results, or other related content. They shall not accept any form of gifts, banquets, kickbacks, or other benefits, and shall not use their positions to interfere with the selection process.

  2. Any organization or individual engaged in falsification, vote buying, electioneering, or malicious reporting shall, once verified, have their relevant qualifications revoked. In cases of serious circumstances, the responsible parties shall be held accountable in accordance with regulations and discipline.

  3. The entire selection process shall be subject to traceable management. All nomination materials, review records, voting results, and publicity documents shall be retained and archived, subject to supervision and inspection by the Institute’s Supervisory Board and relevant departments, ensuring that the selection process is traceable and verifiable.

VII. Other Matters

  1. The specific schedule and nomination material requirements for this special allowance selection shall be separately notified by the Secretariat of the Board of Directors.

  2. This announcement shall be interpreted by the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Institute of Technology. Matters not covered herein shall be collectively studied and decided by the Board of Directors.

  3. Supervision contact: contact@hkrit.org. Hours of operation: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on working days.

Hong Kong Institute of Technology

31 March 2026