Research Impact Fund supports Hong Kong academics in pursuing impactful, translational research and collaboration beyond academia to benefit the wider community locally and internationally.
The funder removed the listed application start date of 23 January 2026 and deadline of 27 February 2026 from the Research Impact Fund page; no replacement dates were added.
Collaborative Research Project Grant supports university teams undertaking interdisciplinary collaborative research to strengthen research excellence, build capacity, and develop talent in Hong Kong.
Young Collaborative Research Grant supports early-stage academics leading interdisciplinary group research to build collaborative leadership, develop local talent and strengthen research in Hong Kong.
Institutional Development Scheme Collaborative Research Grant supports Hong Kong’s self-financing institutions in collaborative and cross-disciplinary research to strengthen research output.
Research Matching Grant Scheme supports Hong Kong higher education institutions by matching non-public research funding to diversify research support and encourage industry and community collaboration.
Theme-based Research Scheme supports researchers at Hong Kong’s UGC-funded universities in tackling strategic challenges across health, sustainability, business and innovation for the city’s long-term development.