Latest Research Grant Opportunities
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To seize the opportunity to apply for the grants applicable for your research projects, please refer to the following table* listing all research grants which are currently available for applications. Please visit the respective websites for details and application procedures.
*This table will be updated on a regular basis to ensure the latest information.
No. | Research Grant | Funding Body | Maximum Funding Amount per Project | Internal Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Grants | ||||
| 1 | RGC | HK$75 million (or HK$15 million per year for up to five years), excluding on-costs and Project Coordinator allowance | 4 August 2025 | |
| 2 | RGC | HK$10 million - HK$40 million (excluding on-costs, matching funding from university and funds obtained from other sources) | 4 August 2025 | |
| 3 | Mainland-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (MHKTCFS) 2025 | ITC | No upper funding limit (For a project that exceeds HK$50 million, approval from the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, HKSAR, is required.) | 6 August 2025 |
| 4 | EEB |
| 11 August 2025 | |
| 5 | Guangdong and Hong Kong Universities “1+1+1” Joint Research Collaboration Scheme – 2nd Cohort | GDSTC, HKBU, BNBU | 3 Million | 15 August 2025 |
| 6 | New Round of Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS) - 2025 First Cycle | RGC |
| 17 October 2025 |
Mainland Grants More details: IRACE | ||||
| 7 | “診療裝備與生物醫用材料”重點專項2025年度項目 | MOST | Not specified | 1 August 2025 |
| 8 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 5 August 2025 | |
| 9 | NSFC | RMB 30,000 | 8 August 2025 | |
| 10 | MOST | Not specified | 8 August 2025 | |
| 11 | MOST | Not specified | 8 August 2025 | |
| 12 | MOST | Not specified | 8 August 2025 | |
| 13 | MOST | Not specified | 8 August 2025 | |
| 14 | MOST | Not specified | 8 August 2025 | |
| 15 | 2025年度國家自然科學基金委員會與蓋茨基金會全球健康合作研究項目 | NSFC | RMB 750,000-1,500,000 | 11 August 2025 |
| 16 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 17 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 18 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 19 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 20 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 21 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 22 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 23 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 24 | MOST | Not specified | 11 August 2025 | |
| 25 | NSFC | Integrated Projects: RMB 30,000,000 Cultivation Projects: RMB 1,200,000 | 12 August 2025 | |
| 26 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 27 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 28 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 29 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 30 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 31 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 32 | MOST | RMB 3,900,000 | 12 August 2025 | |
| 33 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 34 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 35 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 36 | MOST | Not specified | 12 August 2025 | |
| 37 | NSFC | RMB 200,000 | 12 August 2025 | |
| 38 | NSFC | RMB 600,000-800,000 | 12 August 2025 | |
| 39 | NSFC | RMB 600,000-800,000 | 15 August 2025 | |
| 40 | “糖脂代謝的時空網絡調控”重大研究計劃2025年度項目 | NSFC | RMB 1,000,000-2,000,000 | 18 August 2025 |
| 41 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 22 August 2025 | |
| 42 | MOST | Not specified | 22 August 2025 | |
| 43 | NSFC | RMB 20,000 | 22 August 2025 | |
| 44 | MOST | Not specified | 22 August 2025 | |
| 45 | MOST | Not specified | 22 August 2025 | |
| 46 | MOST | Not specified | 25 August 2025 | |
| 47 | 國家自然科學基金“十四五”第五批重大項目指南 | NSFC | Not specified | 2 September 2025 |
| 48 | - | Not specified | Collection of Typical Cases: 20 November 2025 | |
| 49 | NSFC | RMB 1 million | 17 December 2025 | |
| 50 | MOST | Not specified | 17 December 2025 | |
All Year Round Grants | ||||
51 | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round | |
52 | Research Talent Hub for ITF projects (RTH-ITF) | ITC | Monthly salary allowance for the research talents based on their highest academic qualifications:
Doctoral degree: HK$35,000 (with an additional monthly living allowance of HK$10,000 for up to 36 months) | All Year Round |
53 | Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) | HK$1 million or below. Strong justifications are required for any projects costing over HK$1 million. | All Year Round | |
We hope you find the information useful, and we wish you every success in your grant applications.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact the Research Office at ro-rgm@hkbu.edu.hk.