Research Impact Fund 2020/21 Funding Results
| Project no. | Project Title | Coordinating University/ Collaborating University(ies) |
Duration (months) |
Budget to be funded by the RGC* ($) (exclusive of on-costs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1016-20 | Rapid Detection and Synergetic Disinfection of Bioaerosols Using Far UVC and Negative Air Ions: Mechanistic and Field Studies |
CityU
|
48
|
6,150,000
|
| R2002-20 | Exploring the role of big data analytics in promoting smart low-carbon cities: A human-centered, community-based, and deep engagement approach in Hong Kong |
HKBU
|
36
|
3,990,000
|
| R4003-20 | Market Microstructure of Hong Kong Securities Market – Strengthening Market Quality and Price Stability |
CUHK
|
36
|
3,450,000
|
| R4018-20 | Promoting physical activity among primary school children and their families in Hong Kong: A community-based healthy lifestyle program ("F.I.T. Family") |
CUHK /
HKBU
|
36
|
3,450,000
|
| R5028-20 | Wearable closed-loop neural control ‘Remind-to-move’ treatment for hemiparetic upper extremity in people with hemiplegia after stroke |
PolyU /
HKU
|
48
|
9,190,000
|
| R6005-20 | Development of safe and energy-dense all-solid-state lithium batteries |
HKUST
|
60
|
6,580,000
|
| R6021-20 | Enabling Secure and Efficient Cross-Silo Federated Learning at Scale |
HKUST /
CityU/ HKBU
|
60
|
5,720,000
|
| R7012-20 | Lead leaching into potable water: metallurgical impact due to thermo-mechanical processing of copper-alloy pipework components |
HKU
|
60
|
3,500,000
|
| R7021-20 | Pangolins and pathogens: Advancing One Health through the tracking and disruption of illegal wildlife trade |
HKU
|
36
|
4,840,000
|
| R7022-20 | Development and applications of a driver-dependent tumor organoid biobank for translational liver cancer research |
HKU /
CUHK/ PolyU
|
48
|
4,100,000
|
| R7024-20 | Combating physical inactivity pandemic by promoting physical fitness education and physical activity-embedded curriculum in kindergartens |
HKU /
HKBU/ CUHK/ EdUHK/ PolyU
|
60
|
9,470,000
|
| R7034-20 | E2Power: Engagement and empowerment of communities through social capital development. |
HKU
|
48
|
4,900,000
|
| R7036-20 | Filling the translational gap of mesenchymal stem cell-based tissue engineering strategies for cartilage regeneration therapy |
HKU /
CUHK
|
48
|
9,660,000
|
* The RGC funds 70% of the project cost while university/partner(s) will match the remaining 30% of the project cost.