The HMRF invites applications for investigator-initiated research projects and health promotion projects.

The normal grant ceiling for a proposal is HK$1,500,000 and the usual duration is 3 years. Higher grants or grants of longer duration may be awarded where justified.

Larger-scale pilot studies, such as those evaluating trialability and scalability for future implementation, and small-scale research with achievable objectives, can be submitted to seed grant with a grant ceiling of $500,000 per project.

• Presentation PowerPoint Slides for Briefing Sessions and Training Workshop for Grant Applications for the 2022 Open Call for Investigator-initiated Projects
• Guidance Notes - Grant Application for Investigator-initiated Projects (PDF File 697K) 
• Explanatory Notes - Grant Application for Investigator-initiated Projects (PDF File 688K) 
• Electronic Application Form (e-Form): Available on eGMS
  (Path in eGMS: Project > Application > Application Call > Web-based Online e-Form)
• Proposal Template for Research Project (Section 13(a)-(h)) (Word File 35K) 
• Proposal Template for Health Promotion Project (Section 13(a)-(h)) (Word File 32K) 
• Sample Response Letter (For Resubmission) (Word File 15K) 
• Training Manuals for electronic Grant Management System
• Research Project Assessment Form (PDF File 323K)
• Health Promotion Project Assessment Form (PDF File 554K)