Research Grants Council (RGC), University Grants Committee Opportunities

The 2027/28 call is open. RGC plans 60 awards for 24 months, with an optional postdoctoral extension of up to 12 months. The prevailing annual stipend is about HK$430,000, including around HK$13,600 for conference and research-related travel. If an awardee advances to an eligible junior research academic role, research support funding of HK$140,000 per year may apply instead for the remaining fellowship period.

Nominees must have the legal right to work and reside in Hong Kong during the fellowship, have received a PhD or equivalent on or after 1 January 2023 or complete the PhD requirements by 31 August 2027, and be supported by a UGC-funded university. Each university may nominate up to 15 candidates. Both local and non-local researchers are eligible.