The French National Research Agency (Agence Nationale de la Recherche)/RGC Joint Research Scheme
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This scheme funds collaborative research projects between Hong Kong and France across all scientific fields, promoting close partnership and impactful knowledge exchange.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: ANR pre-registration deadline for French applicants | March 2027: Submission deadline to RGC by Hong Kong applicants | March 2027: ANR full proposal submission deadline for joint proposals
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$3 million per project for Hong Kong applicants (36 or 48 months); separate funding for French partners via ANR.
Summary: Supports collaborative research projects between Hong Kong and France, fostering scientific cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Key Information: Joint proposals must meet both ANR and RGC eligibility; quota of 5 submissions per UGC-funded HK university.
Description
This joint research scheme, co-organized by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) and the French National Research Agency (ANR), aims to strengthen research partnerships between Hong Kong and France. It supports high-quality, collaborative research projects across all scientific fields, encouraging synergy, knowledge exchange, and balanced contributions from both regions. Projects must demonstrate strong cooperation in planning, execution, and management, with the goal of generating global scientific impact.
