The Hong Kong Mathematical Society 香港数学学会 香港數學學會 香港 數學會, 香港 数学会,

The purpose of the Best Thesis Award is to recognize outstanding PhD or MPhil theses which contribute to the fields of mathematics and statistics. All submissions will go through a formal evaluation process by a panel of established scholars of HKMS.

Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

-         Significance of results;

-         Originality of work;

-         Clarity of presentation;

-         Quality of writing

Eligible of the award are postgraduate students who have completed or will complete their PhD or MPhil degrees in the fields of mathematics or statistics in any local universities. The Principal Supervisor must be a regular staff member of a local university to be eligible to nominate his/her students. For next round application, students should have submitted or will submit their theses to the university between 1 February2008 and 31 January 2010.

Postgraduate students who wish their theses to be considered should submit:

1. a curriculum vitae with a list of his/her publications (no more than two pages);

2. a full thesis written in English

3. a letter of nomination from his/her Principal Supervisor that:

i. verifies his/her eligibility for the award

ii. describes and evaluates the thesis’ contribution to the literature and the student’s role in scholarship.

Each recipient of the Best Thesis Award shall receive a certificate and a cash prize. Up to three awards will be made each year.

2009-10 HKMS Best Thesis Award

Call for Submission

Deadline of the application:

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Submission must be received no later than 1 February 2010  20 February 2010 to be considered for the award. All theses must be submitted, in soft copy, to Prof. Tang Tao, the President of the Society at <ttang@hkbu.edu.hk> .