Small Research Grant Scheme (SRGS)

FSTE Small Research Grant Scheme

Objectives and Scope

In recognition that research informs practice including those of strategic planning and decision-making, FSTE Research and Development Committee has established a framework for a Small Research Grant Scheme which aimed at supporting eligible individuals, or groups of individuals to conduct research. Such research should be closely linked to the issues faced by the sector and forthe professional growth of practitioners and scholars of the sector.

Specifically, the Scheme aims to:

  • Inform practice in the areas of teaching and learning especially in the aspects of discovery, integration, teaching, and application;
  • Offer direct support to aspiring individuals in the sector engaging in innovative research and scholarship in related areas;
  • Assist institutions to build up their own research capability; and
  • Contribute to the research culture of the sector by building up links with partner organizations to foster research collaboration and academic exchanges.

The scope of the Scheme encourages getting results to innovative questions posed by individuals rather than institutional research.  Applied research and action research are strongly encouraged.

2013/14 Small Research Grant Scheme Grantees

Can Intergroup Competition and Intragroup Evaluation Reduce the Free Rider Problem in Group Projects? - An Action Research in Business Students in Self-financing Tertiary Education in Hong Kong

Principal Investigator: Dr LAU Pak Lung, Victor
Affiliated Institution : Hang Seng Management College (HSMC)

Exploring Learning-oriented Assessment in Hong Kong's Self-financing Tertiary Educational Context

Principal Investigator: Dr MA Jing Jing, Maggie
Affiliated Institution: Hang Seng Management College (HSMC)

A Study to Identify the Commonalities and Differences in the Perceived Graduating Students' Competences Between UGC-funded and Self-financing Tertiary Institutions in Hong Kong

Principal Investigator: Ms. WONG Mei Chi, Macy

Affiliated Institution : School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED),The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

2012/13 Small Research Grant Scheme Grantees

Education as a Pillar Industry of Hong Kong : Concepts, Targets and Policy Implications

Principal Investigator: Professor YUEN Pok Man, Peter

Affiliated Institution : College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE),

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

A Study of Strategic Enrollment, Graduation and Articulation (SEGA) in Self-financing Tertiary Education in Hong Kong

Principal Investigator: Ms. NG Mei Lan, Peggy
Affiliated Institution: School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED),The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
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The Use of Interactive Conceptual Approach for Maximizing the Enjoyment from Learning Green Technology

Principal Investigator: Dr TSANG Yiu Fai, Chris
Affiliated Institution: The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd)
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Implementing Constructive Alignment in Outcomes-based Teaching and Learning on Engineering Capstone and Final Year Projects

Principal Investigator: Dr SO Kin Lam, Kevin
Affiliated Institution: The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), Vocational Training Council (VTC)