PROCORE - France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
The PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme funds collaborative research exchanges and academic events between Hong Kong and France to advance scientific partnerships and train early-career researchers.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: June 17, 2026: Application deadline for Travel Grants | June 17, 2026: Application deadline for Conference/Workshop Grants
Funding Amounts: Travel Grants: up to HK$45,000/year (with student travel) or HK$31,250/year (without student travel); Conference/Workshop Grants: up to HK$150,000/event; annual scheme budget HK$1.02 million.
Summary: Supports research collaboration and academic exchange between Hong Kong and France through travel and conference/workshop grants.
Key Information: Parallel submission by Hong Kong and French applicants required; Hong Kong applicants must apply via university Research Offices.
Description
The PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme is a bilateral initiative by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Consulate General of France (CGF) in Hong Kong, launched to foster research collaboration between Hong Kong and France. The scheme provides one-year and two-year travel grants for joint research exchanges, as well as grants to support conferences or workshops held in either Hong Kong or France. The program is designed to facilitate partnerships between researchers in similar fields, advance new research, and provide opportunities for research postgraduate students to gain overseas training and experience.
There is no quota on the number of applications per university, and the scheme encourages broad participation, including from young researchers. Grants are awarded based on academic merit, collaboration prospects, and the potential for training early-career researchers.
