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Description

The HMRF was established by the Health Bureau (HHB) in 2011 to make funding health-related scientific research more effective, by consolidating two former funds (the Health and Health Services Research Fund and the Research Fund for Control of Infectious Diseases) while also expanding the funding scope and injecting HK$1 billion into the consolidated fund. In 2016, the approved commitment of the HMRF was increased by HK$1.5 billion to further expand its scope to incorporate the Health Care and Promotion Fund (HCPF), so as to achieve synergy and efficiency, and enhance flexibility in the deployment of funds. The expanded HMRF provides support for the health promotion projects in addition to the support for health and medical research, research infrastructure, and research capacity building initiatives. With added resources and a strengthened emphasis on evidence-based research, the HMRF will be able to fund health promotion projects of larger scale and bigger capacity for community participation, and facilitate the translation of science into practice through collaboration and partnership between academics and community organisations. In 2021, the approved commitment of the HMRF was further increased by $1.3 billion to sustain its operation of the HMRF and to enhance its funding scope.

Key details

Max amount per application: HK$1,500,000
Grant type: Cash grant on reimbursement
Application cycle: Deadline
Expected processing time: 6 months
Website: rfs1.healthbureau.gov.hk/english/w…
Email: rfs@healthbureau.gov.hk

Grant conditions & requirements

Grant conditions

1. In general, members of any discipline or profession in the health or health-related field can apply for funding. Grants may be awarded to locally based tertiary institutions, hospitals, medical schools, non-governmental organisations and other appropriate centres, units and services. Members of other disciplines, such as social welfare and education may also apply if the proposed project is within the ambit of the HMRF. 2. The principal applicant shall be based in a Hong Kong organisation throughout the project period and be employed by the administering institution at the time of submitting the application. 3. Individuals not employed by any administering institution and staff of Government Bureaux/Departments are not eligible to apply as principal applicants but their participation as co-applicants is acceptable.

Focus areas

Known successful applicants

Wong RNS, Chui AKK; He ML, Zheng B, Kung HF; Peiris JSM, Poon LM, Nicholls J, Guan Y; Huang JD, Zheng BJ, Sun H; Dr Jin Dong-yan, Dr Zheng Bojian

About the provider

Health Bureau

Type of funder: Government
Co-organisation: Research Council (RC)

Disclaimer

Last updated: 8 March 2026

Information provided may be inaccurate or outdated. Details about this funding opportunity are based on publicly available information and should be independently verified. Read full disclaimer.

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