CityUHK tops Hong Kong universities in funding under the RGC's two flagship research schemes, securing three projects including a five-year Areas of Excellence project
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has secured record-breaking funding from the Research Grants Council for three flagship projects. These projects focus on neutron scattering, nanomaterials, and computing, aiming to bolster research capabilities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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This achievement highlights the university's growing role in regional scientific development and its strategic alignment with national technological goals in China.
HONG KONG , July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholars at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) achieved outstanding results in the latest Research Grants Council's (RGC) Areas of Excellence (AoE) Scheme and Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS). A total of three flagship research projects received funding, representing a record high for the University, while the total funding secured was the highest among all universities in Hong Kong. The achievements reflect strong recognition of CityUHK's cutting-edge research excellence and its continuous contributions to the strategic development of Hong Kong and the nation.
The three five-year research projects are led by Professor Wang Xun-li , Chair Professor in the Department of Physics; Professor Zhang Hua , Herman Hu Chair P rofessor of Nanomaterials and Director of the Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy; and Professor Wang Jianping , Dean of the College of Computing.
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