National Natural Science Foundation of China/RGC Collaborative Research Scheme
Funds four-year collaborative research projects in science and technology between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland teams in six key fields.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Full application deadline for Hong Kong applicants | February 2027: Deadline for submission of partner proposals to NSFC
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$3.6 million per project (Hong Kong side) for 4 years; ~10 projects funded per cycle
Summary: Supports four-year, cross-border collaborative research projects between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland teams in six key science and technology fields.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; check the program page for official updates.
Description
This scheme funds large-scale, cross-disciplinary or cross-university collaborative research projects between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland teams. The focus is on enhancing research output, synergy, and long-term impact across both regions. Supported fields are Information Technology, Life Science, New Materials Science, Marine and Environmental Science, Medicine, and Management Science. Projects must be jointly developed and submitted by Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland partners, with parallel applications required to both the RGC and NSFC.
