Dr. King King Li Receives HK$885,711 RGC Grant

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Recipient of HK$885,711 Research Grant from the Research Grants Council (RGC) – 2025/26 Cycle

The Centre of Global Finance and FinTech is delighted to congratulate Dr. King King Li on securing a prestigious research grant of HK$885,711 from the Research Grants Council (RGC) for the 2025/26 funding cycle.

This significant award recognizes Dr. Li’s outstanding research proposal and underscores his growing impact in the fields of behavioral economics, experimental finance, decision-making under uncertainty, and behavioral aspects of financial behavior—areas that align closely with the Centre’s mission to advance innovative research in global finance, fintech, and behavioral insights in the digital age.

Dr. King King Li serves as:

  • Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, HSUHK
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
  • Director (related initiatives), Centre of Global Finance and FinTech
  • Key conference organizer (e.g., co-organizer of the 20th International Behavioural Finance Conference – IBFC 2026)

His funded project, titled “Monetary Incentives and Creativity: An Experimental Investigation”, explores how financial rewards influence creative performance and decision-making processes, with implications for incentive design in financial institutions, innovation-driven fintech firms, and broader economic policy.

This grant further strengthens HSUHK’s research profile in behavioral and experimental economics and contributes to the Centre’s strategic focus on high-impact, interdisciplinary studies that address real-world challenges in global finance and technology.

The entire Centre community extends our warmest congratulations to Dr. King King Li on this remarkable achievement. Your dedication to rigorous, policy-relevant research continues to inspire faculty, students, and partners alike.

Well done, Dr. Li! Your success elevates HSUHK and the Centre on the international stage.

About the RGC Grant

  • Funding Body: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
  • Scheme: General Research Fund (GRF) or related competitive scheme (2025/26)
  • Amount: HK$885,711
  • Purpose: To support high-quality academic research with potential societal and academic impact

For more information on RGC funding, visit the official RGC website.

We invite you to explore Dr. Li’s ongoing work, collaborate on behavioral finance initiatives, or join upcoming events such as the 20th International Behavioural Finance Conference (26–27 March 2026 at HSUHK). For enquiries or partnership opportunities, contact us at fintech@hsu.edu.hk.