Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Applications invited for Research Fellowship Scheme under Health and Medical Research Fund
The grant ceiling per award is $1.2 million, inclusive of $400,000 for training outside Hong Kong. Tertiary institutions funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) and Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) and Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) are invited to nominate applicants for the scheme. Details of the number of nominations and number of awards are summarised in the table below:
| Streamsteaching hospital* The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong * Others Each applicant can only submit one application and may receive the research fellowship award only once. All previous awardees are ineligible to reapply. To tie in with the “Towards 2025: Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent and Control Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Hong Kong” and the “Hong Kong Cancer Strategy 2019” launched by the Government, higher priority will be accorded to applications that address cancer and the preventable or modifiable risk factors for NCDs, namely unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol. The application should cover: The HMRF emphasises the importance of the translational potential of research findings, and therefore supports applications on the following research projects: Applications will be subject to peer review. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. The assessment will take into account the capability of the applicant and his or her performance at the interview, the importance of the training proposal to healthcare development, as well as its relevance to the proposed research project. The proposed research project will be evaluated on its scientific merit, local context, and translational potential or value to public health or health services. Completed electronic application forms should be submitted via the electronic Grant Management System (rfs.healthbureau.gov.hk/eGMS/ Note: The total number of awards granted will be subject to the quality and budget requirements of the applications. Issued at HKT 10:44 NNNN |