Research today is regarded as one of the cornerstones of education and is an important component for quality education. In Hong Kong, research has continuously been nurtured by the UGC and its Research Grants Council (RGC), the Administration through its various funding schemes, as well as private funding agencies. These collective efforts have achieved the present culture of research which is robust, diversified and flourishing.

The RGC, which operates under the aegis of the UGC, is responsible for advising on and funding academic research in the UGC-funded institutions. For further details on the work of the RGC and the various funding schemes under its administration, please visit the RGC homepage.