Events08 Jan 2026 09:30am - 10:30am
Briefing Session - RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2026/27
Event Date: 08 Jan 2026 09:30am - 10:30am
Type: Briefing Session
Organizer: Research Office
Coordinator: Grants Team
Briefing Session - RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2026/27
The Research Grants Council (RGC) will begin accepting preliminary proposals for the Research Impact Fund (RIF) in mid-January 2026. RIF vitalizes impactful and translational research projects that are beneficial to the wider community and encourages collaboration beyond academia.
RO is organizing a briefing session for all potential applicants to learn more about the fund. RIF past awardees will share their insights and strategies for successful grant applications. Join us to kick start the New Year with inspiration and valuable exchange!
Date: 8 January 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Venue: LT2, LG/F, Lee Shau Kee Building (Map)
Archive is available here: Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2026/27 - Briefing Session (Video recording will be available soon.)
Rundown:
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Times |
Activities |
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9:30 a.m. |
Opening Remarks Professor Patrick WONG Chun-man |
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9:40 a.m.
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Sharing by RIF Awardees Professor XI Chao Professor HUI Jerome Ho-lam |
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10:00 a.m. |
Q&A Session |