UNITED COLLEGE

A Quick Guide to Staff Grants and Subsidy Schemes for 2005/2006

         The objective of the International Conference Grant Scheme is to encourage staff members to attend and present research papers at international conferences. Subsidies normally cover part of the registration fee, travelling and accommodation expenses.  The maximum grant for each application is HK$8,000.  A staff member may receive grants up to a maximum of HK$10,000 for attending more than one conference within a period of twelve months.  The applicant must apply for the grant prior to the conference.  Application forms are obtainable from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

        The Resident Fellow Scheme provides financial support for staff members to invite scholars from outside Hong Kong as resident fellows to conduct joint research projects or carry out academic exchange activities on the College campus.  The residence period may be from one to three months.  A resident fellow will receive from the College a monthly living allowance of HK$9,000.  Campus housing at the invited fellow's own expense may be provided subject to availability.  Nomination forms are obtainable from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

Distinguished Visiting Scholar Scheme  ((  26097598)

         Each year, United College invites two distinguished scholars from overseas, one in each term, to deliver on campus a series of public lectures on special topical issues.  The invited scholar and his/her accompanying spouse will be provided with return air tickets (business class) as well as full accommodation and meals.  The scholar will also be given a stipend of HK$20,000.  Nominations are invited from staff members from September to December for suitable candidates to be invited in the ensuing year.  Nomination forms are obtainable from Mr George Lam,

Secretary of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee.

Lee Hysan Foundation Research Grant Scheme

                       Endowment Fund Research Grant Scheme  ((  26098654)

         These two research grant schemes were first established in 1989 to provide financial support to faculty members of the College to carry out academic research projects.  The amount of grant for each project normally will not exceed HK$30,000.  Project proposals from junior staff members will be most welcome.  Applications will be invited from staff members of the College from July to September.  Application forms are obtainable from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

        The aim of the Scheme is to provide financial support to staff of the College who may need to engage undergraduates of United College as helpers in research or administrative projects. The remuneration rate for a student helper is currently HK$ 50 per hour. The Scheme is administered by the Committee on Student Campus  Work Scheme.  Application forms are obtainable from Mrs Eastre Chan, Secretary of the Committee on Student Campus Work Scheme.

 Speaker's Fund  (( 26097577)

        Members of the College who wish to invite renowned scholars passing through Hong Kong to give lectures or conduct seminars in their departments may apply for financial support from the Speaker's Fund.  The subsidy for each application (normally not exceeding HK$3,000) may be used to cover expenses on entertainment, publicity or honorarium for the Speaker.  Applications should be forwarded to the College Secretary, Mr C M Tai.