Huawei Innovation Research Program (HIRP) provides funding opportunities to leading universities and research institutes conducting innovative research in communication technology, computer science, engineering, and related fields.
HIRP seeks to identify and support world-class, full-time faculty members, sets up win-win collaboration and pursues technology innovation of mutual interest.
Funding & Duration
This is a 1-2 year award that supports contract-based innovation research with the amount ranging from USD $30,000 to $70,000 (approx AUD $40,400 to $94,300).
In some cases, larger awards may be possible.
Eligibility
Each applicant must be a full-time faculty member (lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor or full professor) at a leading university or research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students around the world.
Applications are not accepted from professors on behalf of students, post-docs, or others not eligible to apply.
Submission Requirements & Due Date
- Applications must be submitted for internal review by 9 June 2017
- Submit an Application to Research Services for Review