PROCORE - France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
The PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme funds collaborative research and academic exchanges between Hong Kong and France, supporting joint projects, travel, and scientific events.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application submission deadline for PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme travel and conference/workshop grants; projected)
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 program budget HK$1.02 million.
Summary: Supports collaborative research and academic exchanges between Hong Kong and France through travel, conference, and workshop grants.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via university research offices; parallel application by both Hong Kong and French partners required.
Description
The PROCORE – France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme is a bilateral program launched by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) in partnership with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong. Its primary objective is to foster and strengthen research collaboration between Hong Kong and France by supporting joint research projects, academic exchanges, and scholarly events. The scheme provides one-year and two-year travel grants for collaborative projects and funds conferences or workshops held in either Hong Kong or France. The program is designed to enable researchers, including postgraduate students, to develop international partnerships, share knowledge, and gain overseas research experience.
