Staff Development Programmes
Useful documents on CPDG
1. Overview on Continuing Professional Development Grants
2. Regulations Governing the Award of Continuing Professional Development Grants
Points to note when applying for CPDG
1. Grants of the value of HK$7,625 (w.e.f. 1.7.2024) or less shall be made by Heads of Departments under departmental general expenses instead of CPDG.
2. To facilitate CPDG application, kindly submit the respective documents:
a) Local course/Online course
- Acceptance letter (where applicable)
- Receipt of tuition fee/Proof of transaction
b) Overseas course/Overseas conference
- Acceptance letter/Invitation letter (where applicable)
- Quotation/Invoice/Receipt of air fare- Quotation/Invoice/Receipt of conference registration fee- Quotation/Invoice/Receipt of accommodation expenses
3. Each online CPDG application is subject to two levels of approvals:
a) Department level by the Head of Department or Director of Department (or Faculty Dean or his/her delegate in a unitary Faculty) or the approver’s proxy; and
b) Central level by HRO.
4. Applicants should apply in advance of the course/conference with time for approvals and processing within the same financial year.
5. Applicants should follow up with the respective Head / Director / Faculty Dean / approver to ensure timely processing of the CPDG application within the same financial year.
Reimbursement procedures
After the CPDG application is approved, kindly submit a CPDG Reimbursement Claim via the HKU Portal with the relevant receipts within the same financial year.
(To access, click on HKU Portal > Finance & Expenses > Expense Report Creation).
For the account number, kindly approach the iExpense Checker in your department for advice.
For further questions regarding reimbursement, you may enquire with the relevant FEO FP&S team from the list here: FEO Contact List (hku.hk) and refer to the FEO exchange rates here: Other Financial Information (hku.hk).
Enquiries: hrtod@hku.hk