HKUST-UoB Global Knowledge Network Awards

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 have 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.

Prospective applicants may sign up for the HKUST-UoB collaboration matchmaking to identify collaborators with similar research interests.

Call for Applications

• Award Guidelines
• Collaboration Matchmaking
• Submit an Application

Details

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. Activities funded through HKUST-UoB Global Knowledge Network Awards could therefore include international visits for co-production of research bids, or workshops/writing retreats to develop and inform bid development. The scheme can be used for either establishing or advancing international research collaborations; however, all activities must have plans for the sustainability, longevity and legacy of the collaboration built in.

In this round, up to five (5) proposals will be funded (each with two Principal Investigators: one from HKUST and one from UoB). 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.

Eligibility

Applications are open to any HKUST-eligible Principal Investigator and UoB-eligible Principal Investigator.

Eligible to submit proposals are HKUST and UoB full time faculty members. Emeritus and honorary staff are not eligible to apply as PI but may be members of the project team.

Graduate students, post-docs, and research assistants/associates are not eligible to apply as Principal Investigators, but they are welcome to be part of the team.

Application Submission

All applications must be submitted online via HKUST-UoB Global Knowledge Network Awards 2026 (Round 2) – Application Form, and applicants should complete/ prepare the below documents and submit via the application form.

• Project Details Form
• Budget Form
• CVs of the two Principal Investigators (2 pages max)

Applicants should refer to the Awards Guidelines for details on eligible budget items, application selection criteria, and reporting requirements.

Important Dates

For Enquiries

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Judy Ma, VPRDO
Email: gkn@ust.hk

University of Bristol
Jessica Carwardine, Global Partnerships
Email: Jessica.carwardine@bristol.ac.uk