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 | Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) - Research and Development (R&D) Projects Funding Scheme 2026-27 | Environment and Conservation Fund | • Research Project: 3 million • Technology Development and Demonstration Project: 3 million • Conference Project: 0.5 million | 8 September 2026 |
| 2 | Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Awards 2027 | Croucher Foundation | HK$5 million | 9 September 2026 |
| 3 | The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) / Research Grants Council (RGC) Joint Research Scheme (JRS) 2026/27 | RGC | Phase 1: 1 million Phase 2 (Competitive): 1.8 million | Deadline for Expression of Interest: 11 September 2026
Deadline for Full Proposal: 7 |
| 4 | JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application (2026/27) | HKJC Charities Trust | For details, please refer to the call circular | 14 September 2026 (Nominees to complete the application) |
| 5 | Guangdong and Hong Kong Universities “1+1+1” Joint Research Collaboration Scheme – 3rd Cohort | GDSTC, HKBU, BNBU | 3 Million | 30 September 2026 |
| 6 | RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS) | RGC | For details, please refer to the call circular | Deadline to Indicate Intention to Apply: 7 September 2026 (Monday)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
| 7 | 🔔Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme (ORFS)🔔 | RGC | • HK$48,000 per month for up to six months. • Supplementary grant of up to HK$80,000 will also be provided to the awardee for justified research and conference expenses. | Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 (Monday) |
Mainland Grants More details: IRACE | ||||
| 8 | 2026年度國家自然科學基金委員會與法國國家科學研究中心合作交流項目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 8 September 2026 |
| 9 | “高端科研儀器研制”重點專項2026年度（第一批）項目 | MOST | RMB 590 million will be allocated to 26 projects | 8 September 2026 |
| 10 | 癌症、心腦血管、呼吸和代謝性疾病防治研究國家科技重大專項2027年度項目 | MOST | Not specified | 8 September 2026 |
| 11 | 新發突發與重大傳染病防控國家科技重大專項2027年度項目 | MOST | Not specified | 8 September 2026 |
| 12 | 創新藥物研發國家科技重大專項2027年度項目 | MOST | Not specified | 8 September 2026 （16:00） Emergency Project Establishment:10 September 2026 （16:00） |
| 13 | 2027年度廣東省重點領域研發計劃“芯片設計與制造”專項 | GDSTC | For details, please refer to the call circular | 11 September 2026 |
| 14 | 國家自然科學基金委員會工程與材料科學部2026年第2期專項項目（科技活動項目） | NSFC | Not specified | 14 September 2026 |
| 15 | 2026年度國家自然科學基金指南引導類原創探索計劃項目“核聚變堆關鍵材料基礎前沿” | NSFC | RMB 600,000 | 14 September 2026 |
| 16 | 2026年度國家自然科學基金委員會與塞爾維亞科學基金會合作研究項目 | NSFC | RMB 1,500,000 | 15 September 2026 |
| 17 | 2026年度國家自然科學基金委員會與伊朗國家科學基金會雙邊研討會項目 | NSFC | RMB 30,000 | 18 September 2026 |
| 18 | “城鎮可持續發展關鍵技術與裝備”重點專項2026年度項目 | MOST | Not specified | 18 September 2026 |
| 19 | 🔔 2027年度廣東省重點領域研發計劃“人工智能”專項🔔 | GDSTC | Not specified | 18 September 2026 |
| 20 | 移動信息網絡國家科技重大專項2026年度第二批項目（公開競爭） | MOST | Not specified | 21 September 2026 |
| 21 | 移動信息網絡國家科技重大專項2027年度項目（公開競爭） | MOST | Not specified | 21 September 2026 |
| 22 | 🔔 組織器官再生修複的信息解碼及有序調控重大研究計劃2026年度項目🔔 | NSFC | RMB 3,000,000 | 21 September 2026 |
| 23 | 🔔 冠狀病毒-宿主免疫互作的全景動態機制與幹預策略重大研究計劃2026年度項目🔔 | NSFC | • Cultivation Projects: RMB 600,000- 800,000 • Key Support Projects: RMB 2,000,000- 3,000,000 • Integration Projects: RMB 4,000,000-8,000,000 | 21 September 2026 |
| 24 | 🔔 “戰略性科技創新合作”重點專項2026年度聯合研發與示範項目🔔 | MOST | Not specified | 21 September 2026 |
| 25 | 🔔 2026年度國家自然科學基金委員會與京港學術交流中心赴香港參加國際會議專案🔔 | NSFC | RMB 20,000 | 22 September 2026 |
| 26 | 🔔 國家自然科學基金委員會與香港研究資助局青年學者論壇項目 🔔 | NSFC | RMB 200,000 | 22 September 2026 |
| 27 | 🔔 國家自然科學基金委員會與京港學術交流中心學術會議項目 🔔 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 22 September 2026 |
| 28 | 🔔 國家自然科學基金聯合基金生命健康重大專項2026年度專案🔔 | NSFC | Not specified | 23 September 2026 |
| 29 | 🔔 2026年度國家自然科學基金指南引導類原創探索計劃項目“人工智慧經濟學”項目🔔 | NSFC | RMB 1,000,000 | 23 September 2026 |
| 29 | 🔔 2026年度國家自然科學基金專項項目——“炎症性疾病中細胞焦亡的機制解碼與轉化醫學研究” 🔔 | NSFC | RMB 20,000,000 | 23 September 2026 |
| 31 | 🔔 未來工業互聯網基礎理論與關鍵技術重大研究計劃2026年度項目🔔 | NSFC | RMB 5,000,000 | 8 October 2026 |
| 32 | 🔔 國家自然科學基金委員會數學物理科學部2026年度第二期專項項目（科技活動項目）🔔 | NSFC | Not specified | 8 October 2026 |
| 33 | 2026年度國家自然科學基金原創探索計劃項目 | NSFC | Expert Recommendation Category: RMB 1,000,000 Guidelines to Lead Category: Determined by project guidelines | All Year Round |
All Year Round Grants | ||||
| 34 | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 35 | Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) (Collaborative) | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round |
| 36 | ITC | Monthly salary allowance for the research talents based on their highest academic qualifications:
| All Year Round | |
| 36 | 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.