Institutional Development Scheme Research Infrastructure Grant
The IDS Research Infrastructure Grant funds Hong Kong self-financing degree-awarding institutions to build or upgrade research centres and infrastructure in strategic research areas.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | June 2027 (Update to application)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$3M–HK$14M per project (based on staff/student numbers), max 3 years
Summary: Supports local self-financing degree-awarding institutions in Hong Kong to develop or enhance research centres and build research capacity in strategic areas.
Description
The Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) Research Infrastructure Grant is designed to build and enhance the research capacity of local self-financing degree-awarding institutions in Hong Kong. The grant aims to support the establishment of new research centres or the enhancement of existing ones that are of strategic importance to the institution. Funding can be used for communal equipment, research materials, and the organization of seminars, workshops, conferences, and exchange programmes, all with the goal of strengthening research infrastructure and fostering impactful research outcomes aligned with institutional development plans.
