The HKIMR invites applications for the Institute’s Regular Research Programme. Applicants should submit proposals consistent with the Institute's overall objective of promoting research that is of strategic importance to Hong Kong and the regional economies, with a focus but not limited to the following areas:

  • Macroeconomic developments, monetary and financial stability in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region;
  • International monetary and financial market developments with implications for Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region;
Studies focusing on issues that are not in line with the HKIMR's research objectives, and do not have implications for monetary and financial stability will be given lower priority.

Applicants typically hold a PhD in economics or finance and an academic position, with specialization in the priority areas of interest and a track record of publications in top peer-reviewed academic journals. Good knowledge of the Asian region and experience in empirical and applied research are added advantages.

If you are interested and meet the specific requirements, please email a proposal prepared according to the submission guidelines to Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research ([email protected]). The Council of Advisers for Monetary Research reviews the proposals on a quarterly basis and deliberates on the submissions. Since the Council frequently requests clarifications of the submitted proposals, applicants should apply well in advance of their desired dates of visit.

The length of the visits is typically one month, and successful applicants will receive an attractive remuneration package, including travel and accommodation allowances.
 

Please note that:

  1. Research projects that are completed or close to completion (e.g., projects for which a working paper has been already circulated and/or presented at conferences/seminars, etc.) will not be considered.
  2. Successful applicants will receive an honorarium, taking into account the seniority and the research qualification of the researcher, and reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses in Hong Kong for a short visit to the Institute.
  3. The studies will have to be completed within 6 months from a mutually agreed commencement date.
  4. The completion of a research project requires (i) the submission of a paper and an executive summary for publication in the HKIMR working paper series (after an external and internal review) and (ii) the provision of a presentation on the proposed research through a seminar (conducted either in person or virtually).
  5. The papers produced, partly or wholly under the visiting research programme, and any future versions of the papers (including working papers and published papers) are required to acknowledge the financial support of the HKIMR.
  6. Note that submissions are not grant applications; therefore, requests for research support, data purchase and multi-year research work will not be entertained.
  7. Given the special circumstances due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, until travel conditions normalize, accepted proposals, upon mutual agreement, can be completed remotely without visits to the HKIMR (presentations of conducted research will be provided through webinars).
Submission Guidelines