Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF)
What is KPF?
KPF is a CUHK funding scheme initiated with the UGC Recurrent Funding for Knowledge Transfer, co-supported by the SIE Fund starting from 2017. The scheme supports professors to initiate social innovation projects exemplifying the translation of academic knowledge into social impact. KPF emphasises partnership with external organisations and direct engagement with local communities, instead of one-way dissemination of knowledge.
Eligibility
Project Leader and Co-Leader(s) must be full-time CUHK staff on professoriate or research academic ranks. Other teaching staff will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All CUHK staff, students and non-CUHK members may join as team members.
Funding Amount
Up to HK$400,000 for 1-2 years
Assessment Criteria
Creates social impact and immediate benefits to target beneficiaries – 30%
Leverages CUHK expertise and research outputs – 20%
Results in capacity-building for community and project partners – 20%
Will be sustainable after the KPF funding period – 15%
Is innovative – 15%
How to Apply?
Study proposal guidelines
Complete your proposal with our template
Send BOTH hard and soft copies to ORKTS
(Documents will be available for download in due course)
Important dates
Sep-Oct 2022 - Call for Proposals
Sep 2022 – Information Session
Nov 2022 – Submission Deadline
Mar 2023 – Results Announcement
Apr 2023 – Project Commencement