Theme-based exercise under Public Policy Research Funding Scheme 2025-26 results announced
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In light of the policy priorities of the Government to nurture future talent and promote the development of an international hub for high-calibre talent, the CEPU, in collaboration with the Education Bureau, launched the theme-based exercise under its administered PPRFS to support research studies on education-related policy initiatives for the Government's reference.
A total of 76 applications were received under the theme-based exercise. On the advice of the Assessment Panel, the CEPU has supported eight projects with a total funding of about $5.6 million. These eight projects cover various policy areas that are in line with the future strategic positioning and development needs of Hong Kong, including attracting and retaining talent to pursue further studies and development in Hong Kong, with a view to promoting Hong Kong as an international education hub; facilitating effective collaboration between post-secondary institutions and the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to deepen the integrated development of industry, academia and research sectors; further promoting the development of vocational and professional education and training and universities of applied sciences to create diversified career pathways for students; and exploring the positioning of the Northern Metropolis University Town in the education and research domain to foster it as an engine for the development of various industries in the GBA.
The PPRFS aims to encourage local think tank experts and scholars (including universities and civil society think tanks) to apply their expertise to conduct evidence-based research on key public policy issues, facilitate the knowledge transfer of research findings to policy considerations, and serve as a channel for the Government to tap into the public policy research expertise of society. Applications are assessed by an Assessment Panel that comprises experienced academics and professional experts. Research quality and relevance of the proposal to the public policy needs are the principal criteria of assessment. The Assessment Panel will also take into account comments of external reviewers who are experienced academics and professional experts during the assessment process, as well as views of relevant government bureaux/departments. A declaration of interests system is in place to ensure that the assessments are fair and impartial.
Details of the funded projects have been uploaded to the CEPU's website (www.cepu.gov.hk/en/PRFS/ppr-granted.html).
Ends/Thursday, August 14, 2025
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