Education and Research Fund
Objective
To promote and assist career development, continuing education and research activities among members of Hong Kong College of Radiologists (HKCR) and international professional community.
Four Categories of Grants from the Fund
- Education grant to assist HKCR members for overseas advanced training and international conventions.
- Education grant for Mainland China and overseas radiologists to participate in activities organized by HKCR.
- Conference grant to assist HKCR members in organizing educational activities.
- Research grant to assist HKCR members to conduct pilot study in basic and clinical research
Application
| Category
| Activity time frame
| Deadline |
| I or II |
Activity between Jan 1 and June 30 |
Oct 15 (preceding year) |
| I or II |
Activity between July 1 and December 31 |
April 15 |
| III |
Activity to be held within 18-24 months |
April 15 |
| IV |
Project to be started within 12 months |
April 15 |
Enquiries on details of grants and application forms can be directed to the College Secretariat.
The completed application form should be submitted to the Secretariat Office to the attention of the Chairman of the Committee of HKCR Education and Research Fund.
Conditions of Grants
( I ) Education grant for HKCR members
The grant will cover the cheapest airfare direct to and from the destination, airport taxes, registration fee and accommodation (room cost only for a period beginning one day before the start of the activity and extending to cover the last day of the activity), up to a maximum of HK$10,000.
The applicant must be a HKCR member with at least 2 years of working experience in the relevant specialty. Activities supported include overseas attachments, workshops, training courses, and conferences. For an overseas conference, preference will be given to an applicant presenting a paper or poster, with documentary evidence issued by the conference organizer.
( II ) Education grant for Mainland China and overseas radiologists
The grant will cover the cheapest airfare (or other modes of transportation) direct to Hong Kong and return to the city of origin, airport taxes, registration fee and accommodation (room cost only for a period beginning one day before the start of the activity and extending to cover the last day of the activity), up to a maximum of HK$10,000.
The applicant must hold a full-time position in a Mainland China or overseas education/public health care institution working in a department of Radiology, Clinical Oncology or Nuclear Medicine at the time of application, and intends to visit Hong Kong for the purpose of attending a conference, seminar or other academic activities organized or co-sponsored by the HKCR.
( III ) Conference grant
The grant will be provided as one-time award to assist in the organization of activities. The number and amount of grant shall be determined on individual basis by the Committee, but normally not exceeding HK$50,000 per grant.
The applicant must be a member of HKCR with a well-formulated plan in organizing a conference, seminar or workshop at either the regional or international level, and related to the three specialties of the College. International conference that happens to be held in Hong Kong will not be supported under this category.
( IV ) Research grant
The grant will be provided as one-time award to support pilot research studies. The amount of grant shall be determined on individual basis by the Committee, but normally not exceeding HK$20,000 per grant.
The applicant must be a member of HKCR with at least 2 years of working experience in the relevant specialty. Funding is for new pilot projects only, not to support portions of previously funded work.
Application Form for ERF
July 15 , 2001