NSFC has announced the notice <click here> for funding calls of their various funding schemes.

Official NSFC 2026 Application Guidelines (It has been announced here.)

For applications via HKU, please click here.

For applications via HKU-SIRI, please click here

Points to note:

1.     The template of the application forms for NSFC General Program and NSFC Young Scientists Fund (Type C) have been updated this year, and therefore the latest version of the template should be used for application.

2.     Please refer to the notice issued by NSFC for requirements and restrictions on usage of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in compiling the application form.

3.     Please note that NSFC Science Fund for Creative Research Groups Innovative Research Group Project (Category B) is open to Hong Kong and Macau for the first time this year.

Internal application deadline:

27 February 2026 (Friday) 10am