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, or small-scale research with achievable objectives, can be submitted to seed grant with a grant ceiling of $500,000 per project.

• Download the presentation PowerPoint slides of the Briefing Sessions on Grant Applications for the 2024 Open Call for Investigator-initiated Projects
• Thematic Priorities  
• Guidance Notes on Grant Application  
• Explanatory Notes on Grant Application  
• Electronic Application Form (e-Form): Available on eGMS
  (Path in eGMS: Project > Application > View Application > Application Call > Web-based Online e-Form)
• Proposal Template for Research Project (Section 10(a)-(h))  
• Proposal Template for Health Promotion Project (Section 10(a)-(h))  
• Sample Response Letter (For Resubmission)  
• Training Manuals for electronic Grant Management System
• Research Project Assessment Form 
• Health Promotion Project Assessment Form