(A) Collaborative Research Project Grant and Collaborative Research Equipment Grant
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Number of applications received: |
411 |
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2. |
Number of full proposals received: |
103 |
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Number of full proposals selected for interview: |
57 |
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Number of proposals recommended for funding: |
31Note 1 |
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Success rate (over the number of applications): |
7.1% Note 2 |
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Total approved amount of the funded projects: (excluding on-costs) |
$199.3 million |
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(B) Young Collaborative Research Grant
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1. |
Number of applications received: |
206 |
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2. |
Number of full proposals received: |
38 |
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3. |
Number of full proposals selected for interview: |
23 |
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4. |
Number of proposals recommended for funding: |
11 Note 3 |
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Success rate (over the number of applications): |
6.3% Note 4 |
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Total approved amount of the funded projects: (excluding on-cost) |
$50.7 million |
Note:
- Including two projects shortlisted under YCRG recommended for funding under normal-track of CRPG.
- The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of CRPG and CREG proposals recommended for funding (i.e. 29, excluding two YCRG projects recommended for funding under normal-track) by the number of CRPG and CREG preliminary proposals (411).
- Excluding two projects shortlisted under YCRG recommended for funding under normal-track of CRPG.
- The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of proposals recommended for funding (i.e. 13, including two YCRG projects recommended for funding under normal-track) by the number of YCRG preliminary proposals (206).
(C) Collaborative Research Fund Panel’s Comments for Applicants’ Reference
- Generally, project teams did prepare well for the presentations and interviews. The Selection Panel would like to encourage project teams in enhancing collaboration with local partners to bring benefits to the local community.
- Suggested areas for improvement for consideration by project teams include –
- the project team size vis-à-vis the 3-year project period and medium funding level; and
- to set realistic objectives and workplan.