Faculty Development Scheme
The Faculty Development Scheme funds research by Hong Kong academic staff to advance knowledge and integrate research into teaching at self-financing degree-awarding institutions.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | June 2027 (Applicants' update)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$150,000 (Biology & Medicine, Engineering, Physical Sciences) or HK$100,000 (Business, Humanities & Social Sciences) per project, inclusive of 15% on-costs; max duration 3 years.
Summary: Supports research by academic staff at Hong Kong self-financing degree-awarding institutions to enhance research capacity and integrate new knowledge into teaching.
Description
The Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) aims to strengthen the research capability of individual academic staff at local self-financing degree-awarding institutions in Hong Kong. The scheme funds research projects that contribute to academic development, inform teaching and learning, and foster the discovery of new knowledge. By supporting such projects, FDS encourages the integration of research experiences into educational practice and promotes faculty professional growth, including among junior academics.
