The French National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche)/RGC Joint Research Scheme
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The French National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche)/RGC Joint Research Scheme supports French and Hong Kong researchers in joint basic and applied research to strengthen collaboration.
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Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: October 13, 2026 (ANR pre-registration, 2027/28 exercise)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$3 million per Hong Kong project, excluding on-costs, for 36 or 48 months
Summary: Supports joint French–Hong Kong basic and applied research across all fields through complementary, balanced partnerships.
Key Information: Applications must meet both RGC and ANR eligibility requirements and receive support from both agencies.
Description
The French National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche, ANR) and Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council (RGC) jointly run this scheme to strengthen collaboration between their research communities. It invites basic and applied research proposals of high academic merit in all areas, supporting joint projects lasting 36 or 48 months. Each agency funds the researchers on its own side of the partnership.
The scheme emphasizes the added value of French–Hong Kong collaboration compared with a project funded by either agency alone. Partners should demonstrate complementary expertise, good synergies, and balanced scientific and financial contributions. Cooperation should extend across project planning, development, and execution, with both partners mutually engaged throughout the research. The agencies assess proposals under their respective evaluation rules and jointly select projects for support.
