最新研究资助机会
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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 | Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (SPPRFS) | CEPU | Up to HK$5 million | 21 April 2026 |
| 2 | Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2027 | Croucher Foundation | Up to HK$2 million research grant, plus funding for a 12-month replacement teacher | 14 May 2026 |
| 3 | Chinese Medicine Development Fund – B2 Scheme (Chinese Medicine Applied Studies and Research Funding Scheme) | CDMF | Up to $2,000,000 | 18 May 2026 |
| 4 | Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme 2026/27 | RGC | Maximum HK$45,000 per year for projects involving travel of research postgraduate student(s); or Maximum HK$30,000 per year for projects not involving research postgraduate students’ travel. | 28 May 2026 |
| 5 | Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) Research and Development Projects 2027-28 | EDB | No upper limit | 9 June 2026 |
| 6 | 🔔 Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) –2026 Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) (Platform & Seed) 🔔 | ITC |
| 24 June 2026 |
Internal Grants | ||||
| Outreach and External Collaboration | ||||
| 7 | International Activities Programme (IAP) | HKBU Research Committee | Capped at HK$100,000 | 2nd Round: 30 April 2026 (subject to funding availability) |
| 8 | HKBU Visiting Fellowship Schemes (VFS): | HKBU Research Committee | Please refer to the specific Fellowship Schemes | 2nd Round: 30 April 2026 (subject to funding availability) |
| Research Seed/Start up and Cluster Development | ||||
| 9 | Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Grants (SFCRG) | HKBU Research Committee |
| 2nd Round: 30 April 2026 |
| 10 | Start-up Grant (SG) | HKBU Research Committee |
| By invitation |
| Infrastructure and Equipment/ Publication Support | ||||
| 11 | Book Publication Grant (BPG) | HKBU Research Committee | Capped at 50% of the publication fee | 2nd Round: 30 April 2026 (subject to funding availability) |
| Talent Recruitment and Special Cases | ||||
| 12 | Matching Scheme for Appointment of Research Assistant Professors (RAPs) - Faculty's Niche Research Areas | HKBU Research Committee | Capped at 50% of HK$42,000 per month for a period of 24 months | Nominations by: 30 April 2026 |
| Student Research and Training | ||||
| 13 | Undergraduate Research Programme (UGRP) | HKBU Research Committee |
| Nominations by: 30 May 2026 |
Mainland Grants More details: IRACE | ||||
| 14 | 国家自然科学基金委员会工程与材料科学部2026年第1期专项项目（科技活动项目） | NSFC | Not specified | 24 April 2026 |
| 15 | 国家自然科学基金委员会管理科学部2026年度专项项目（科技活动项目） | NSFC | RMB 60,000 | 28 April 2026 |
| 16 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金林草科学联合基金 | NSFC | RMB 2,600,000 | 30 April 2026 |
| 17 | 国家自然科学基金委员会地球科学部2026年度第1期专项项目（科技活动项目） | NSFC | RMB 50,000 - 400,000 | 5 May 2026 |
| 18 | 可持续发展国际合作科学计划2026年度项目（第一批） | NSFC | Not specified | 5 May 2026 |
| 19 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与英国皇家学会合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 22 May 2026 |
| 20 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与白俄罗斯基础研究基金会合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 25 May 2026 |
| 21 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与比利时法语区基础研究基金会合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 25 May 2026 |
| 22 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与欧洲研究理事会合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 30,000 | 25 May 2026 |
| 23 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与捷克科学院合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 28 May 2026 |
| 24 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与比利时弗兰德研究基金会合作交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 28 May 2026 |
| 25 | 国家自然科学基金优秀青年科学基金项目（海外）项目 | NSFC | RMB 1,000,000-3,000,000 | 5 June 2026 |
| 26 | 🔔2026年度国家自然科学基金委员会与阿根廷国家科学与技术研究理事会合作交流项目🔔 | NSFC | RMB 150,000 | 16 June 2026 |
| 27 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金欧洲青年科研人员来华交流项目 | NSFC | RMB 300,000 | 4 September 2026 |
| 28 | 2026年度国家自然科学基金原创探索计划项目 | NSFC | Expert Recommendation Category: RMB 1,000,000 Guidelines to Lead Category: Determined by project guidelines | All Year Round |
All Year Round Grants | ||||
| 29 | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round | |
| 30 | Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) (Collaborative) | ITC | Not specified | All Year Round |
| 31 | ITC | Monthly salary allowance for the research talents based on their highest academic qualifications:
| All Year Round | |
| 32 | 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.