Outstanding MSE Scholar Awarded RGC Senior Research Fellow 2025/26

Congratulations to Professor YIP Hin Lap, Angus, on receiving the RGC Senior Research Fellowship award 2025/26. This year, nine fellowships were awarded across all disciplines in Hong Kong—each will be granted approximately HK$8 million over a period of 60 months. This distinguished award celebrates Prof. Yip’s exemplary contributions and underscores a proud achievement for the department.

The RGC Research Fellow Scheme aims to provide sustained support and relief from teaching and administrative duties to exceptionally outstanding researchers at UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong, with a view to facilitating their full dedication to research and development and helping universities attract and retain research talent.

More about the RGC Research Fellow Scheme can be found HERE.