“AI for Science Education” Funding Programme

• Background

To tie in with the Chief Executive’s proposal in the 2024 Policy Address for continuously promoting STEAM education in primary and secondary schools, including supporting teachers in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, the Education Bureau (EDB) continues to enhance information technology education and promote the close integration of innovation and technology (including AI) with education. We are now launching a pilot programme in junior secondary Science, to support schools in integrating AI into learning and teaching, thereby strengthening AI education.

The “AI for Science Education” Funding Programme is supported by the Quality Education Fund. For the details of the programme, please refer to EDBCM No. 227/2024.

(Note: Application of the Programme was closed.)

• Programme Objectives

Enhance science teachers’ capacity in AI-assisted teaching, encourage schools to arrange for teachers to participate in professional development programmes and conduct trial lessons, thereby promoting pedagogical innovations and enhancing students’ learning effectiveness.

Teachers may refer to the examples shown on this website for the pedagogical applications of AI in Science (S1-3).

• Funding Amount

Successful applicant schools will receive a one-off funding of $100,000.

• Ambit of the Funding

• arrange science teachers to enrol short courses (including seminars and workshops) related to AI-assisted teaching organised by tertiary institutes or related professional organisations; and
• collaborate with tertiary institutions or related professional bodies to take forward support programme related to AI-assisted teaching.

• Requirements of the Programme

Schools participating in the Funding Programme must commit to fulfilling the following requirements:

• develop at least two teaching examples or sets of teaching resources with the application of AI in Science (S1-3);
• conduct at least one open class or classroom demonstration with the use of AI-assisted teaching in Science (S1-3) (within or outside the school); and
• conduct at least one experience sharing session (within or outside the school)

• Forms

“AI for Science Education” Funding Programme Interim Report on the Use of Funding

(Please complete and return this report to the Science Education Section, Curriculum Support Division, EDB on or before 30 September 2026.)

“AI for Science Education” Funding Programme Final Report on the Use of Funding

(Please complete and return this report to the Science Education Section, Curriculum Support Division, EDB on or before 30 September 2027.)

• Information Session (14 March 2025)

• Presentation file (Mr. TSE Bun-luen, Tim (Senior Curriculum Development Officer (Science), EDB))
• Notes on Financial and Accounting Arrangements 
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• Information of the training courses (Information will be updated)

• The above course information is an example for reference only. Teachers/schools should note that there is no designated course providers for the Funding Programme. When arranging professional training for teachers, schools should choose short courses (including lectures and workshops) related to artificial intelligence organised by tertiary institutions or reputable professional organisations. The quality, content and price of courses offered by course providers may vary. Schools/teachers are advised to select courses offered by different course providers with due consideration of the actual situation and training needs.
• With regard to further information of the training courses, schools should contact the course providers direct.

• Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact Science Education Section, Curriculum Support Division, Education Bureau on 3698 3440.

Use of AI for Science (S1-3): Learning and Teaching Examples

• Example 1: The use of Generative AI in Science Journal Reading
• Example 2: Using AI Tools to Construct, Revise, and Evaluate Scientific Models
• Example 3: Using AI to Assess Open-ended Scientific Questions