HKUST-UoB Global Knowledge Network Awards 2026

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and University of Bristol (UoB) have identified each other as strategic partners to foster deep collaboration in research and education. The HKUST-UoB Global Knowledge Network Awards has been established to facilitate and support joint initiatives that will strengthen the two universities’ strategic priorities as well as develop multi-disciplinary cutting-edge research to create academic and societal impact. We invite proposals from researchers in all disciplines at HKUST and UoB.

This scheme has been designed to support collaborative activities which are geared towards enhancing international research development and collaboration, leading towards joint research funding bids as well as other outcomes such as international co-authored publications. 

• Each grant requires at least one PI from HKUST and one from UoB. Additional collaborators are welcome but not required.

• Grants are open to any HKUST-eligible PI and UoB-eligible PI from any academic discipline.

• Each successful proposal may receive up to the equivalent of HKD 40,000 from HKUST and GBP 4,000 from UoB for a total of approximately HKD 80,000/GBP 8,000 for the joint project.

• Please refer to the Awards webpage for the Awards Schedule
• Applications to be submitted online via the Application Platform
• Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2026
• Sign up for the HKUST-UoB collaboration matchmaking

Please refer to Global Knowledge Network website for further information about the joint seed funding initiative.

For enquires, please contact Ms. Karen CHAN at global@ust.hk for the Awards Guidelines and additional details.