Postgraduate Students Conference/Seminar Grants
The Hong Kong Research Grants Council funds postgraduate students to organize interdisciplinary conferences or seminars, supporting academic exchange by enabling non-local guest speakers to participate.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: Applications accepted all year round (submit at least 6 months before event)
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$50,000 per application to cover travel and accommodation for non-local guest speakers
Summary: Supports postgraduate students in organizing local, inter-institutional, and interdisciplinary conferences or seminars to promote academic exchange and networking.
Key Information: Must apply via your university’s Research Office; events must be non-profit and open to all UGC-funded university postgraduates.
Description
This scheme provides funding for postgraduate students at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong to organize local inter-institutional and/or interdisciplinary conferences or seminars. The grant is intended to foster collaboration, broaden perspectives, and enhance academic networks by facilitating interaction between local postgraduate students and distinguished scholars from outside Hong Kong. Funding supports the travel and accommodation costs of invited guest speakers, helping to elevate the academic value and impact of these student-led events.
