Competitive Research Funding Schemes for Local Selffinancing Degree Sector Research Grants Council 14 January 2015 Research Grants Council and the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Selffinancing Degree Sector Professor Benjamin Wah Chairman, RGC UGC Structure UGC QAC RGC Groups to deal with: Strategy Research policy matters General administration Financial affairs Communications Ad hoc groups as required Research Grants Council (RGC) Established 1 January 1991 To advise the Government, through the UGC, on the academic research needs of UGC-funded higher education institutions To review research proposals and monitor the outcome of such projects To review and approve award of fellowships To operate new research funding schemes for the local selffinancing degree-awarding sector How the RGC administers various funding schemes : RGC Major Projects Steering Committee • Theme-based Research Scheme Collaborative Research Fund Committee Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Steering Committee Collaborative Research Fund Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Subject Panels • Biology & Medicine • Business Studies • Engineering • Humanities & Social Sciences • Physical Sciences • Areas of Excellence Scheme Steering Committee on Competitive Research Funding for the Self-financing Degree Sector • Faculty Development Scheme • Institutional Development Scheme • Inter-Institutional Development Scheme Joint Research Schemes with Mainland China and other regions • General Research Fund • Early Career Scheme • Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme Funding Provision and Ambit • HK$3 billion from the Research Endowment Fund (out of HK$ 18 billion) is designated for the self-financing degree sector. Investment income of HK$150 million per year (assuming a 5% return on HK$3 billion) for the local self-financing degree awarding institutions. • The ambit of the funding for the local self-financing degree sector is to enhance academic and research development and develop the research capacity of both the institutions and the faculty members for the local self-financing degree sector (SF). • The research funding provision is competitive and non-recurrent in nature. The Schemes Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) Inter-institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) Eligible Institutions / Schools Caritas Institute of Higher Education Centennial College Chu Hai College of Higher Education Hang Seng Management College HKCT Institute of Higher Education Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education Hong Kong Shue Yan University School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Technological and Higher Education Institute (THEi) of Hong Kong The Open University of Hong Kong Tung Wah College Listed in alphabetical order Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) Objective To build up the research capacity of local self-financing degree-awarding institutions / schools in their strategic areas Eligibility Applications will be submitted on an institutional / school basis by Head of Institutions / Schools Maximum funding amount $14 million Inter-institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) Objective To enhance academic’s research capability in the local selffinancing degree-awarding institutions / schools and keep them abreast of new developments and challenging research topics in the relevant fields. Eligibility Full-time academic staff of the 12 Self-financing institutions. Funding amount Subject to merit and justification of the proposal Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) Objective To develop the research capability of individual academics so that they can transfer their research experiences and new knowledge into teaching and learning Eligibility Full-time academic staff of the 12 Self-financing institutions Funding amount Around $0.8 million Expectations To enhance the research capability of selffinancing sector. To leverage teaching and learning through research. To build up the critical mass of the local research community. To thrive the research development of Hong Kong in the higher education sector. How an Application is Assessed Professor Terry Au Member, Steering Committee Assessment Criteria Academic merit Institutional commitment Contribution to academic / professional development Social, cultural or economic application Non-RGC funding (industry / Government) Academic Quality / Merit Scientific / scholarly merit Track record Originality Feasibility Peer Review Peer review by – – panel members external reviewers Recognized experts in Hong Kong or overseas. Research Ethics The RGC has minimal tolerance on: Non-disclosure – – Plagiarism – Double dipping Conflict of Interest Including self-plagiarism Fraud Mishandling research participants Panel Meeting RGC Feedback on Assessments Feedback to encourage and assure quality standards in research projects. Enable researchers to improve their research methodologies. Build a good track record with RGC Submit quality proposals Effective management of projects Meet deadlines No malpractice and unethical activity How to Make a Successful Application Professor Eva Hung Centennial College Q & A Session Important dates Application Deadline 2 March 2015 Results Announcement August 2015 For information http://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/sf/sf.htm Funding Schemes Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector Inquiry Research Coordinators of Respective Institutions / Schools UGC Secretariat Please fill out the questionnaire
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