National Natural Science Foundation of China/RGC Joint Research Scheme
The National Natural Science Foundation of China/RGC Joint Research Scheme funds collaborative science projects and conferences between Hong Kong and Mainland China in six priority research fields.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (preliminary proposals) | February 2027 (partner proposal copy) | May 2027 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$1.25M/project (research, 4 years) | Up to HK$250,000/conference | ~50 research projects funded per cycle
Summary: Supports joint research and conferences between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland researchers in six priority areas, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call—dates are projected; check the official program page for updates.
Description
This scheme, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), aims to promote collaborative research and knowledge exchange between researchers in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. It supports both research projects and conferences across six focus areas: Information Technology, Life Science, New Materials Science, Marine and Environmental Science, Medicine, and Management Science. The scheme encourages cross-border partnerships that leverage complementary expertise, with an additional emphasis on training young researchers and fostering new long-term collaborations.
