To apply for external grants, there are some procedures in general:
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Identify funding by Search Grants
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Complete application form/project proposal and the required supporting documents
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Seek endorsement from Department/School on the application/ proposal (with supporting documents)
*For applicants who cannot meet the eligibility requirement on PIs of external research grants as set out by the University, you must seek for the special approval.
*For applicants who cannot meet the eligibility requirement on PIs of external research grants as set out by the University, you must seek for the special approval.
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Submit application materials to Grants Teams, ORKTS for vetting and rendering of University's Endorsement
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Revise the application/proposal in accordance with the comments from Grants Team, ORKTS
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Submit the duly completed and signed application materials to Grants Team, ORKTS after the application/proposal has been finalized
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Grants Team, ORKTS arranges for Institutional Endorsement and submits the application materials to grantor/award organizer
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All projects funded by external research grants should meet relevant research ethics and safety requirements. Applicants please refer to the details available here
Required documents & Submission Procedures for Different Grants:
(Note: Please refer to the page of individual grants for their most updated requirements.)
Details on the Required Documents for RGC Grants:
- Undertaking made by Grant Applicant (all RGC schemes)
- VeriGuide scanning result (depends on the requirement of individual schemes)
- Statement of endorsement (depends on the requirement of individual schemes)
- Collaborative Agreement (depends on the requirement of individual schemes)
- Copy of partner's application form for joint research schemes
Details on Submission Procedures for RGC Grants:
- Submit through RGC Electronic System; or
- Submit hard copies through Grants Team, ORKTS to RGC
Details on the Required Documents for Croucher Schemes:
Details on Submission Procedures for Croucher Schemes:
- Submit through online ststem of the Croucher Foundation; or
- Submit hard copies through ORKTS to the Croucher Foundation
Details on the Required Documents for FHB Grants:
Details on Submission Procedures for FHB Grants:
- Submit through the electronic Grant Management System (Health and Medical Research Fund - Research Grant); or
- Submit hard copies through ORKTS to the Research Fund Secretariat (Health and Medical Research Fund - Research Fellowship Scheme)
Details on the Required Documents for Croucher Schemes:
Details on Submission Procedures for Croucher Schemes:
- Submit through online ststem of the Croucher Foundation; or
- Submit hard copies through ORKTS to the Croucher Foundation
Details on the Required Documents for Mainland Grants (via DMS):
- 項目申報聲明 Declaration for Research Grant at Designated Mainland Set-ups (DMS)
- 申請人承諾書 Undertaking for Research Commitment in DMS
- 申請人所在院系承諾書 Undertaking by Department
- 項目負責人聘書 Employment Certificate <obtained from Human Resources Office>
- 聯合申報協議 Collaborative Agreement（如適用）<template can be obtained from ORKTS upon request>
- 倫理審核證明（如適用）
Details on Submission Procedures for Mainland Grants:
- Submit via online system (for DMS)
Details on the Required Documents for Mainland Grants (VIA CUHK):
- Declaration Form for Research Grants
- 誠信承諾書 (depends on the requirement of individual scheme)
- 倫理審核證明（如適用）
Details on Submission Procedures for Mainland Grants (VIA CUHK):
- Submit via online system