Kan Tong Po Fellowship
This grant funds short-term collaborative research visits in the natural sciences between UK/USA scientists and Hong Kong universities to foster new scientific partnerships and knowledge exchange.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3,000 for a one-off visit of up to 3 months; covers travel and subsistence.
Summary: Supports collaborative research visits between UK/USA scientists and Hong Kong universities to advance scientific research and education.
Key Information: Collaborations must be between UK/USA and specific Hong Kong institutions; not for UK-USA only exchanges.
Description
This scheme enables scientists based in the UK or USA to undertake collaborative research visits with leading academics at major universities in Hong Kong, or vice versa, with the aim of fostering scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the advancement of research and education in the natural sciences. The fellowship is awarded for one-off visits of up to three months and is intended to support new or developing partnerships, rather than extend existing fellowships.
