08 Jul 2026

 

 

Centre for Preincubation and Outreach

EdUHK Secures Record RGC Funding, Tops Education Research for 10th Consecutive Year

Acknowledging the University's extraordinary research achievements — showcasing our strength to drive impactful collaborations

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has achieved record-breaking results in the latest Research Grants Council (RGC) funding exercise, securing over HK$32.9 million for 46 research projects under the 2026/27 General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS). This milestone further cements EdUHK's position as a powerhouse of research excellence across Education, Social Sciences, Psychology and Linguistics, Humanities and Arts, and other disciplines.

HK$32.9M Total Funding Secured
46 Funded Research Projects
10th Year Leading Education Research

A Decade of Leadership in Education Research

For the 10th consecutive year, EdUHK has ranked first among all local higher education institutions in both the number of GRF projects and total funding secured in Education. This year, 18 education research projects received HK$14.4 million, representing 40 per cent of all GRF education projects awarded by the RGC. EdUHK also tied with The University of Hong Kong for the highest number of ECS-funded projects.

Excellence Across Disciplines

Beyond Education, EdUHK demonstrated remarkable strength in Psychology and Linguistics, where over 30 per cent of submitted projects received funding — surpassing the sector-wide average. Under the ECS, EdUHK ranked first in both the number of funded projects and total funding awarded.

The University also excelled under the Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme (HSSPFS), securing two of the 10 awarded projects:

  • Professor Gu Mingyue, Associate Vice President (Research), for her sociolinguistic study on identity construction and emotional well-being among skilled migrants in Hong Kong.
  • Professor Chan Ka-shing, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education and Human Development, for his groundbreaking research using growth mixture modelling and machine learning to identify and predict six-year developmental trajectories of autistic children and their parents' distress.

Growing Global Recognition

These achievements coincide with the 10th anniversary of EdUHK's retitling and reflect the University's growing international stature. Over the past year, EdUHK rose 124 places to 406th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, while its Education discipline ranked 7th worldwide and 2nd in Asia in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Additionally, six EdUHK scholars received funding under the RGC's Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme (ORFS), placing the University second among all local institutions.

"We will continue to promote high-impact research, deepen international collaborations, and enhance knowledge transfer to address emerging societal challenges and generate positive impact locally and globally."
— Professor Chetwyn Chan Che-hin, Vice President (Research and Development), EdUHK

From Research Excellence to Real-World Impact

This growing portfolio of cutting-edge research represents a wealth of opportunities for knowledge transfer and commercialization. The Centre for Preincubation and Outreach (CPO) is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application — incubating and commercializing the University's research outcomes, innovations, and intellectual properties for the benefit of industry and society.

EdUHK's sustained research excellence — demonstrated by a decade of leadership and record-breaking funding — underscores the depth and quality of intellectual capital available for commercialization. The funded projects span diverse fields with strong translational potential, from AI-driven healthcare solutions to sociolinguistic research with policy implications, presenting broad avenues for industry and community impact.