About RFCID

Welcome to the Homepage of the Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases.

Following the SARS outbreak of 2003, the Government established a $450 million research fund to encourage, facilitate and support research on the prevention, treatment and control of infectious diseases. Whilst SARS research was the major focus at time the RFCID was established, other emerging infectious diseases, such as influenza and multidrug-resistant bacteria remain a growing problem throughout Asia.

The threat to public health from existing and novel infectious agents is a growing concern. By supporting advanced research it will be possible to develop new techniques to detect and diagnose infectious diseases and to treat their effects.

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

All grant applications meeting the ambits of the RFCID 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.