PROCORE - France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
The PROCORE France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme funds collaborative scientific research and academic exchange between Hong Kong and France through travel and conference/workshop grants.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: June 17, 2026: Travel grants application deadline | June 17, 2026: Conference/Workshop grants application deadline
Funding Amounts: Travel grants: up to HK$45,000/year (with student travel) or HK$31,250/year (no student travel); Conference/Workshop grants: up to HK$150,000/event; total annual budget HK$1.02 million.
Summary: Supports collaborative research and academic exchange between Hong Kong and France via travel and conference/workshop grants for researchers and students.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through university research offices; parallel submission by Hong Kong and French partners is required.
Description
The PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme is a bilateral program established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Consulate General of France (CGF) in Hong Kong. Its purpose is to foster research collaboration and academic exchange between Hong Kong and France. The scheme offers one-year and two-year travel grants for joint research projects, as well as grants to support conferences or workshops held in either Hong Kong or France. The program encourages the participation of research postgraduate students, enabling them to gain overseas experience and training. Applications are assessed based on academic merit, the potential for long-term collaboration, and opportunities for training young researchers.
