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 |
| 12 November 2025 | |
| 2 | Built Heritage Conservation Fund - Funding Scheme for Thematic Research (Batch II) | Development Bureau | HK$2 million | 20 November 2025 |
| 3 | CMDF Secretariat |
| 17 November 2025 | |
| 4 | RGC |
| 27 February 2026 | |
Mainland Grants More details: IRACE | ||||
| 5 | NSFC | RMB 2,000,000-3,000,000 | 21 October 2025 | |
| 6 | MOST | Not specified | 21 October 2025 | |
| 7 | NSFC | RMB 6,000,000 | 21 October 2025 | |
| 8 | NSSFC | RMB 350,000-800,000 | 21 October 2025 | |
| 9 | NSSFC | Key Projects: RMB 200,000 General Projects: RMB 350,000 | 23 October 2025 | |
| 10 | NSFC | RMB 8,000,000 | 23 October 2025 | |
| 11 | NSFC | RMB 20,000,000 | 23 October 2025 | |
| 12 | NSFC | RMB 25,000,000 | 24 October 2025 | |
| 13 | NSFC | RMB 1,000,000-4,000,000 | 24 October 2025 | |
| 14 | MOST | Not specified | 3 November 2025 | |
| 15 | MOST | Not specified | 4 November 2025 | |
| 16 | MOST | Not specified | 5 November 2025 | |
| 17 | MOST | Not specified | 7 November 2025 | |
| 18 | MOST | Not specified | 8 November 2025 | |
| 19 | MOST | Not specified | 17 November 2025 | |
| 20 | MOST | Not specified | 19 November 2025 | |
| 21 | - | Not specified | Collection of Typical Cases: 20 November 2025 | |
| 22 | NSFC | RMB 1 million | 17 December 2025 | |
| 23 | MOST | Not specified | 17 December 2025 | |
| 24 | MOST | Not specified | 17 December 2025 | |
| 25 | MOST | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 26 | MOST | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 27 | MOST | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 28 | MOST | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 29 | MOST | Not specified | All Year Round | |
All Year Round Grants | ||||
| 30 | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 31 | Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) (Collaborative) | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round |
| 32 | ITC | Monthly salary allowance for the research talents based on their highest academic qualifications:
| All Year Round | |
| 33 | 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.