Research Matching Grant Scheme (New Round: 2025-29)
Research Matching Grant Scheme (New Round: 2025-29) supports Hong Kong higher education institutions by matching non-public research funding to diversify support and strengthen industry and community collaboration.
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Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Cycle 2 end) | December 31, 2026 (Optional cycle 3 end) | April 30, 2027 (Cycle 1 end) | October 31, 2027 (Cycle 2 end) | December 31, 2027 (Optional cycle 3 end) | April 30, 2028 (Cycle 1 end) | October 31, 2028 (Cycle 2 end) | December 31, 2028 (Optional cycle 3 end) | April 30, 2029 (Optional final cycle end); applications due seven working days after each cycle
Funding Amounts: HK$1.5 billion over four years; up to HK$60 million per institution annually and HK$200 million overall
Summary: Matches non-public donations, research grants and research contracts supporting research at eligible Hong Kong higher education institutions.
Key Information: Projects receiving public funding and contributions already matched with public funds are ineligible.
Description
The Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS), offered by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council and administered by the UGC Secretariat, encourages non-public financial support for research and development. The 2025–2029 round follows the first round completed in 2024. It aims to diversify higher education research funding and strengthen collaboration with industry and other community sectors, without restricting academic disciplines.
Funding supports specific research projects, initiatives and activities, including equipment, technology licences, research patent applications, direct research personnel costs and research facilities. It also supports fellowships, awards and institution-monitored activities such as scholarships, overseas research visits and academic conferences. Research should primarily take place in Hong Kong to develop local research talent.
