We are delighted to announce that three esteemed scholars from the Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change (APCLC) have been awarded the prestigious General Research Fund (GRF) for the 2026/27 exercise by the Research Grants Council (RGC).

This significant achievement underscores the centre's ongoing commitment to pioneering research and its influence on the broader educational landscape. The funded projects, totalling HKD 2,219,236, exemplify the depth and diversity of our academic inquiry.

Our sincere congratulations to the following awardees:

• Dr. Jiafang Lu (Co-Director) Project Title: Assessing the Cross-cultural Effectiveness of Simulation-based Learning for School Leaders in the Asia Pacific Region
• Dr. Hui Wang (Associate Director) Project Title: Teacher Buoyancy: Advancing Understanding of What, Where, How, Why, and When
• Prof. Junjun Chen (Senior Research Fellow) Project Title: Opening the Black Box of Principal Leadership Literacy: Measures, Drivers, and Outcomes

This recognition is a testament to their outstanding research capabilities and their dedication to advancing knowledge in education policy and leadership. Our centre extends its warmest congratulations to all recipients, and we look forward to the impactful outcomes of their respective studies.