Collaborative Research Project Grant
Forecasted
Collaborative Research Project Grant supports university research groups in interdisciplinary, cross-university research to build research capacity and develop areas of research strength in Hong Kong.
This grant was recently updated
An application deadline of 23 February 2026 has been added for the 2026/27 funding round.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Electronic preliminary proposal) | February 2027 (Hard and soft copies)
Funding Amounts: HK$2 million–HK$10 million per project, normally up to three years; four or five years with justification
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, cross-university research that builds research capacity and develops areas of research strength in Hong Kong.
Key Information: Project Coordinators must meet UGC-funded university employment requirements, and teams must include at least one Co-Principal Investigator.
Description
The Collaborative Research Project Grant (CRPG) is administered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) under its Collaborative Research Fund (CRF). It supports research groups in UGC-funded universities undertaking collaborative research across disciplines and universities. Funding covers project-related staff, equipment and general expenses, with the aim of improving research attainment, quantity, dimensions and impact.
The programme emphasises capacity building and the potential to develop areas of research strength. Teams must pursue genuinely collaborative, interdisciplinary goals that could not be achieved through isolated project components. Research should primarily take place in Hong Kong, benefiting the local research community and developing local research talent. Renewal funding can extend successful group research with a new or extended research objective.
