The 2025 Asian Young Scientist Fellowship (AYSF) Annual Conference was held on 23 October 2025 at The University of Hong Kong, bringing together around 300 participants, including young scientists, researchers, and members of the public.

The conference celebrated twelve outstanding young scientists from across Asia and featured a panel discussion on building the Asian scientific research and innovation ecosystem. Professor Randy Schekman, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, shared his scientific insights and inspired lively discussions in this event.

This Annual Conference fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration, strengthened regional research connections, and showcased the vital role of young scientists in driving innovation and advancing science in Asia.

On September 5, 2025, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship is pleased to officially announce the new cohort of twelve AYS Fellows as the fellowship recipients in the 2025 Selection Round!

12 accomplished early-career scientists from China (Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan Region), Japan, Korea, and Singapore have been chosen for their exceptional scientific contributions and potential in their respective fields. 

To learn more about 2025 AYS Fellows and their award citations, please click the button below.

Session 5 held on August 13, 2025 (CST), titled "Unifying Principles of Hierarchical Organization, Assembly, Function, and Regulation in Biology".

Led by Professor Yi Lin at Tsinghua University, Professor Tian Xue at the University of Science and Technology of China, and Professor Xiaofan Wang from Duke University, this session provided a comprehensive exploration of hierarchical organization in biology. The discussions underscored the intricate connections between molecular dynamics, cellular functions, and organismal behavior.

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The selection result of 2025 Selection Round of the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship has been sent to all applicants via email on August 8 (Hong Kong time). For all applicants, please check the email box to learn the result.

The official publicity of twelve 2025 AYS Fellows will be announced in September to the public, along with the news of 2025 AYSF Annual Conference.

We sincerely appreciate all participants in 2025 Selection Round. We are looking forward to your continued attention on the 2025 AYS Fellows!

The 2024 Asian Young Scientists Annual Conference, held on October 31, 2024, at the University of Hong Kong, brought together total of 26 participants, including AYS Fellows and committee members, actively engaged in the event, sharing insights and discussing future collaboration opportunities.

The event featured presentations by the newly elected 2024 AYS Fellows, highlighting groundbreaking research across disciplines and interdisciplinary innovations.

The conference concluded with a by-invitation-only cocktail reception, providing an informal platform for networking and celebrating the Fellows’ achievements in a collegial atmosphere.

Asian Young Scientist Webinar – the Biggest Question for My Science series is organized by the Asian Young Scientist Fellowship in partnership with universities in Asia. This series fosters a deeper understanding of the fundamental questions that drive scientific discovery. 

Each session features an AYS Fellow and a prominent scientist from related fields discussing the most critical question in their research and the scientific community's approach. It will be held monthly via online Zoom meetings and is open to participation.

We warmly welcome researchers, scholars, and students to join this webinar series.