The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has earned a proud reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university. Its research is of proven quality and utility, and it has a very successful record in the competitive local market for research funding. Because of its research record it is able to attract the best research staff and the brightest research students.
The University Research Committee (URC) is responsible for formulating the University's research direction and strategies. The URC is a committee of the Senate and is currently chaired by Professor Paul K.H. Tam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research). The URC also designs and administers funding schemes to strengthen the University's research performance.
Research Services
Research Services (RS) is a section within the Registry at HKU that aims to provide services and administrative support for various aspects of institutional research endeavours such as through effectively implementing the strategies and policies established by the URC, coordinating submissions for research funding support, assisting with internal research assessment exercises, and acting as the University's interface in negotiating with research funding bodies on the terms of grants and on post-award operational processes.
RS works closely with the University's Faculties and Departments and other service/administrative offices such as Human Resources to provide the necessary support for producing world-class research. In particular, RS has close links with the Graduate School and the Technology Transfer Office.
