External Research Grants
2026-2028 PI: Hong Kong Research Council - General Research Fund
Does generative AI support or thwart needs satisfaction in STEM self-regulated learning?
HK$511,245 (US$65,152), project code: 14616925.
2026-2028 CO-PI: Hong Kong Research Council - General Research Fund
Beyond the Cold Technology: Teachers’ Cognitive Appraisal, Emotions and Coping in Generative AI Usage and its Antecedents and Consequences. PI: Professor Hong-biao Yin (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
HK$620,160 (US$79,302), project code: 14606525,
2026-2028 CO-PI: Hong Kong Research Council - General Research Fund
Conceptualizing, Investigating, and Cultivating Teachers' Generative Artificial Intelligence Competency. PI: Professor Huang, Xianhan
HK$692,600 (US$88,264), project code: 18614525.
2026-2028 CO-PI: Hong Kong Research Council - Early Career Scheme
Supporting Students’ Understanding of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Science Learning: The Affordance of an Epistemic-Dialogic Approach. PI: Dr Cheung, Ka Ching
HK$626,800 (US$79,878), project code: 28600425.
2025-2027 PI: Hong Kong Research Council - General Research Fund
Upscaling and sustainability for school teacher professional learning in AI and Education from a Self-determination Theory perspective
HK$667,600 (US$85,590), project code: 14613024 .
2024-2027 PI: Qatar National Research Fund - Academic Research Grant
Developing an Evidence-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) educational framework: An exploratory study of secondary learner outcomes, experiences, competencies, and teacher efficiency. Lead PI: Dr. Zubair Ahmad, Qatar University.
HK$5,769,387 (USD$739,665), project code: ARG01-0502-230058
2023-2024 PI: Hong Kong Research Council - General Research Fund
School learning support and teacher digital competence from a needs satisfaction perspective
HK$324,000 (US$41,538), project code: 14610522.
2023-2024 Co-I: Policy Innovation and Coordination Office - Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Establishing a performance expectation framework for STEM education among primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong.
HK$546,137 (US$70,017), project code: 2022.A8.125.22C.
2022-2026 Co-PI: Hong Kong Research Council - Theme-based Research Scheme
Multimodal approaches to testing and prediction in early academic achievement: Chinese, English, and Mathematics. PI: Professor Catherine McBride (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
HK$37,570,000 (US$4,816,667), project code: T44-410/21-N.
2022-2024 PI: Hong Kong Research Council - Early Career Scheme
Hong Kong secondary school student interest and identity development in integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education: A Self-determination Theory perspective.
HK$483,000 (US$61,923), project code: 24600321.
2021-2022 PI: Quality Education Fund
The curriculum development of artificial intelligence and education in Hong Kong schools.
HK$490,300 (US$62,859), project code: 6906035.
2021-2022 Co-I: Education Bureau - Standing Committee on Language Education and Research
Hong Kong students’ acceptance of using flipped classroom in Chinese language subject and influencing factors. PI: Professor Dinky Lau (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
HK$616,000 (US$78,974), project code: 182942995.
2016-2018 Co-I: Hong Kong Research Council - Grant Research Fund
Student engagement in online learning: What factors and strategies can be learnt from massive open online courses (MOOCs)? PI: Professor Timothy Hew (The University of Hong Kong).
HK$262,940 (US$33,710), 2016-2018, project code: 17651516.
2001-2002 PI: Quality Education Fund
Development of an information technology learning center.
HK$800,000 (US$102,564), 2001-2002, project code: 20000292.
External Knowledge Exchange Grants (Research Based)
2022-2026 CO-I / Team Leader (Head of school engagement and teacher education): The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
AI for the future Phrase II. PI: Professor Yeung Yam (The Chinese University of Hong Kong). https://cuhkjc-aiforfuture.hk/
HK$98.02 million (US$12,566,667), 2022-2026
2023-2024 CO-I: Education Bureau
Provision of services for the development and delivery of professional training programmes on artificial intelligence for the junior secondary (S.1-3) learning and teaching materials. PI: Professor Yeung Yam (The Chinese University of Hong Kong).
HK$ 1,399,987 (US $179,486), project code: EDB/CSD/TE/03-05/002.
2022-2023 CO-I: Education Bureau
Provision of services to develop a set of learning and teaching materials on AI for junior secondary (S.1-3) students and to provide the professional training programmes for teachers. PI: Professor Yeung Yam (The Chinese University of Hong Kong).
HK$ 1,399,987 (US $1789,486), project code: EDB/CSD/TE/03-05/001.
2019-2022 CO-I / Team Leader (Head of school engagement and teacher education): The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
AI for the future. PI: Professor Yeung Yam (The Chinese University of Hong Kong).
https://cuhkjc-aiforfuture.hk/
HK$59,984,488 (US$ 7,690,319), project code: 6905143.
2020-2021 CO-I: Education Bureau
Using learning management systems (LMS) and IT tools to develop self-directed learning abilities of secondary school students. PI: Professor Morris Jong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
HK$540,960 (US$ 69,354), project code: 165936707.
2020-2021 CO-I: Education Bureau
Professional development programme for school teachers: Effective use of mobile computer devices for e-Learning. PI: Professor Morris Jong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
HK$540,960 (US$ 69,354), project code: 134503241.
2019-2021 CO-I: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Jockey Club self-directed learning in STEM programme - Inspiring self-directed learners for the future. PI: Professor Nancy Law (The University of Hong Kong). https://jcstem.cite.hku.hk/
HK$30,820,000.00 (US$ 3,951,282), project code: AR180050.
2019-2020 CO-I: Education Bureau
Research project on the development and validation of knowledge structures and assessment questions for the mathematics subject for student adaptive learning. PI: Professor Ida Mok (The University of Hong Kong).
HK$1,399,680 (US$ 179,4446), project code: EDB(BCA)/P&S/5/2019/10.
2017-2019 CO-I: Education Bureau
Multilevel leadership network for SDL innovation to advance STEM development. PI: Professor Nancy Law (The University of Hong Kong)
HK$8,658,000 (US$1,110,000), project code: KE160024.
2017-2018 CO-I: Education Bureau
Development of a student adaptive learning system for mathematics for primary schools to enhance learning and teaching. PI: Professor Ida Mok (The University of Hong Kong).
HK$1,399,660 (US$ 179,444), project code: EDB(BCA)/P&S/5/2017/78.
2015-2016 CO-I: Education Bureau
Provision of consultancy services on school version of world skills competition. PI: Policy 21.org
HK$ 6,000,000 (US$769,231), 2015-2016, project code: SVWS 150831.
2014-2015 PI: Education Bureau
Google products to enhance the effectiveness of lesson planning, peer collaboration and dissemination of good practices among teachers.
HK$1,000,000 (US$128,205), project code: EDB(EID/ITE)/IT/PRO/22/144
Internal Research Grant
2022-2023 PI: The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Direct Grant
Teacher professional development on Artificial Intelligence in South Asian regions HK$39,200 (US$ 5,026), project code: 4058094.
2020-2021 PI: The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Direct Grant
A comparative study on a Self-determination Theory designed professional development programmes for Artificial Intelligence education.
HK$39,200 (US$ 5,026), project code: 4058077.
2018-2019 CO-I: The University of Hong Kong - Faculty Research Fund
Conception of teacher professionalism in Hong Kong: A cross-sector comparative study. PI: Dr Anthony Cheng (The University of Hong Kong).
HK$59,955 (US$7,687), project code: 000250337.
2015-2016 PI: The University of Hong Kong - Faculty Research Fund
Benefits of group-based working space in multimedia e-portfolios.
HK$30,000. (US$3,846), project code: 200007704.
2015-2016 PI: The University of Hong Kong - Faculty Research Fund
Factors affecting motivation in multimedia learning
HK$27,800 (US$ 3,564), project code: 200007679.
2013-2014 PI: The University of Hong Kong - Faculty Research Fund
How school learn innovation address school policies from the teachers’ perspective. HK$30,000 (US$3,846), project code: 000250337.