Postgraduate Students Conference/Seminar Grants
The Hong Kong Research Grants Council funds postgraduate students to organize academic conferences or seminars in Hong Kong, promoting research collaboration and international scholarly exchange.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: Applications accepted all year round
Funding Amounts: Up to HK$50,000 per application, covering travel and accommodation for non-local guest speakers (max 7 nights at HK$1,800/night per speaker)
Summary: Supports postgraduate students at UGC-funded Hong Kong universities to organize non-profit, inter-institutional conferences or seminars featuring international scholars.
Description
This grant scheme aims to foster academic collaboration and knowledge exchange among postgraduate students at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong by supporting the organization of locally held, inter-institutional, and interdisciplinary conferences or seminars. The program specifically encourages the involvement of postgraduate students as organizers or primary partners and seeks to facilitate interaction with eminent scholars from outside Hong Kong. The funding is intended to cover eligible expenses related to bringing guest speakers to these events, thereby enriching the academic experience and broadening the perspectives of the postgraduate research community.
