(a)持有(i)本港大學頒授的榮譽學位(成績良好)(尤以社會科學學位為佳)，或具同等學歷；或(ii)本港大學頒授的深造學位(尤以社會科學學位為佳)，或具同等學歷(持有本港大學頒授的博士學位或具同等學歷更佳)；(b)在取得學位後，具備不少於五年與學術或地區研究、公共政策或公共事務相關的研究或工作經驗；(c)對公共事務和政策有強烈興趣；以及(d)具良好的人際及溝通技巧，積極主動、獨立及有責任感。

Applicants should have (a) (i) a good honours degree, preferably in the social sciences, from a Hong Kong university or equivalent; or (ii) a postgraduate degree, preferably in the social sciences, from a Hong Kong university or equivalent (possession of a doctorate from a Hong Kong university or equivalent will be an advantage); (b) at least 5 years’ relevant post-degree research or working experience in academic or regional studies, public policy or public affairs; (c) strong interest in public affairs and policy; and (d) good interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, ability to work independently and responsibly.