About HHSRF

Welcome to the Homepage of the Health and Health Services Research Fund.

Research should be regarded as an essential component of the health service. Health research provides the impetus for health gain to be made. The Health and Health Services Research Fund (HHSRF) was established with the aim of maximising population health, improve the quality of life, and enhancing the standard and cost-effectiveness of the health system through the generation of new knowledge in areas of human health and health services. HHSRF operates a focused research agenda in which thematic priorities are developed in partnership with stakeholders to guide the direction of research and decision on funds allocation.

HHSRF is managed by a Research Council, advised by a Grant Review Board and a panel of referees. All grant applications undergo a two tier peer-review process to ensure scientific rigour and standards. The Secretariat supports both the Research Council and the Grant Review Board.

All grant applications meeting the thematic priorities are welcome. I hope you will find the resources within this website helpful. If you have any comments, we will be pleased to receive them at rfs@fhb.gov.hk.