Kan Tong Po Visiting Fellowship Program 2026

📖 About the Program

The Kan Tong Po Visiting Fellowship Program promotes high-level international collaboration between leading universities in Hong Kong and research institutions in the UK or USA. It enables visiting researchers to:

• Undertake joint scientific projects.
• Strengthen academic partnerships.
• Advance knowledge in natural sciences and related disciplines.

This program is administered by The Royal Society and supports mobility-based research exchange rather than long-term appointments.

🎁 Benefits

Applicants can apply for up to £3,000 for a one-off visit of up to three months. The funding supports visits:

• From the UK or USA to Hong Kong.
• From Hong Kong to the UK or USA.

Covered Expenses:

• Travel and subsistence costs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

This fellowship is for you if:

• You have a PhD or equivalent research experience.
• You hold a fixed or permanent contract at an eligible organisation for the duration of the project.
  (Note: Industrial, private, and commercial organisations, university spin-out companies, and government bodies are ineligible.)
• You are based in the respective countries at the time of application.
• Your research falls within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, including but not limited to:
  • Biological research and biomedical sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Eligible Collaborating Institutions in Hong Kong:

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• University of Hong Kong

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 04 June, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the Royal Society website.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to foster international collaboration and advance research in natural sciences. Don’t miss the chance to apply!

• Applicants can apply for up to £3,000 for a one-off visit of up to three months from:
  • either UK or USA to Hong Kong
  • or Hong Kong to either UK or USA.
• Funds can cover travel and subsistence.