RGC Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS)
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The Hong Kong Research Grants Council's RGC Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow Schemes fund outstanding academics to pursue impactful research and mentor future scholars at UGC-funded Hong Kong universities.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Call for Nominations opens | November 2026: Nomination submission deadline to UGC Secretariat by 17:00
Funding Amounts: SRFS: ~HK$8.5M over 60 months; RFS: ~HK$5.6M over 60 months; 10 fellowships per scheme per year
Summary: Supports outstanding Associate Professors and Professors at UGC-funded Hong Kong universities with substantial research funding and teaching relief to advance research and mentor talent.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm with program page before applying.
Description
The RGC Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) and Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) provide sustained research funding and significant relief from teaching and administrative duties for exceptional mid-career and senior academics at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. Each year, ten fellowships are awarded under each scheme, supporting recipients for up to five years to focus on impactful research and to nurture the next generation of researchers. The schemes are highly competitive and open across all academic disciplines.
