General Research Fund
Forecasted
The General Research Fund by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council supports innovative basic and applied research across all academic fields at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application) | April 2027 (Proposal update)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$2 million per project; minimum HK$150,000 (STEM fields) or HK$100,000 (Business, Humanities & Social Sciences); typical duration 1–3 years
Summary: Supports outstanding basic and applied research projects at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong to foster academic excellence and societal advancement.
Description
The General Research Fund (GRF), administered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), is a flagship competitive funding scheme to support both basic and applied research across all academic disciplines at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. The program is designed to enhance institutional research capacity and foster originality, feasibility, and potential societal impact. The GRF welcomes proposals that aim to expand the frontiers of knowledge (basic research) as well as those addressing specific functional needs or providing practical solutions (applied research).
