General Research Fund supports university academics conducting basic and applied research to advance the frontiers of knowledge, meet specific functional needs, or deliver short- to medium-term benefits.
Collaborative Research Project Grant supports university teams undertaking interdisciplinary collaborative research to strengthen research excellence, build capacity, and develop talent in Hong Kong.
Research Matching Grant Scheme supports Hong Kong higher education institutions by matching non-public research funding to diversify research support and encourage industry and community collaboration.
Research Impact Fund supports Hong Kong academics in pursuing impactful, translational research and collaboration beyond academia to benefit the wider community locally and internationally.
RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) supports senior academics with sustained research funding and teaching relief to pursue internationally leading work and mentor the next generation of local researchers.
RGC Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) supports mid-career researchers across disciplines with research funding and teaching relief to advance internationally leading research and nurture local talent.