Postgraduate Students Conference/Seminar Grants
Funds postgraduate students in Hong Kong to organize local conferences or seminars with guest scholars, promoting inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research collaboration.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted all year round; submit at least 6 months before event)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$50,000 per application; covers travel and accommodation for guest speakers.
Summary: Supports postgraduate students at UGC-funded Hong Kong universities to organize local, non-profit, inter-institutional conferences/seminars with visiting scholars.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via university research offices; strong postgraduate student involvement is required.
Description
This scheme provides funding for postgraduate students at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong to organize local, non-profit conferences or seminars that foster inter-institutional and inter-disciplinary collaboration. The grant specifically supports events targeted at postgraduate students, enabling them to interact with peers from other institutions and disciplines, as well as with eminent scholars from outside Hong Kong. Funding is intended to cover travel and accommodation for invited guest speakers, enhancing the academic value and networking potential of these events.
