Institutional Development Scheme Collaborative Research Grant
The IDS Collaborative Research Grant funds cross-institutional, cross-disciplinary research in Hong Kong to enhance research excellence and societal impact in the self-financing higher education sector.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | June 2027 (Update submission)
Funding Amounts: HK$2 million–HK$10 million per project (including 15% on-costs); project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative, cross-disciplinary research projects among Hong Kong self-financing institutions and UGC-funded universities to enhance research excellence and impact.
Key Information: Proposals must include at least one Co-PI from another eligible institution or discipline; applications without Co-PI are not accepted.
Description
The Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) Collaborative Research Grant is designed to foster collaborative research among Hong Kong self-financing degree-awarding institutions and/or University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities. The grant encourages cross-institutional and cross-disciplinary group research, aiming to elevate research quality, breadth, and impact within the self-financing sector. Projects should demonstrate potential for significant academic, social, economic, cultural, or policy-related benefits beyond academia.
