Research supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of the Macao S.A.R. Government is aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of Macao's significance and the values on which this is based. 

Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government (IC) announces the Cultural Affairs Bureau Academic Research Grant Regulations, a revised scheme founded on the Cultural Affairs Bureau Scholarship Programme implemented for thirteen competitions, to further promote academic research on Macao issues. With more specific criteria, greater openness and enhanced conditions, the grant is aimed at supporting academic research projects in the Humanities that make a significant original contribution to the understanding of Macao, and of Macao’s relationship with China and other countries.

Another aim of the Research Scholarship Programme is to produce material for publication in Review of Culture (RC) and, at times, as books.  

For the past 18 years, RC has served the needs of Chinese, Portuguese and English readers by issuing both Chinese and International (Portuguese and English) editions. A major academic quarterly dealing with Macao history and culture, RC aims to foster the exchange of ideas relating to Chinese and Western cultures, to reflect the unique identity of Macao and to stimulate ideas and discussions of topics related to Macao culture and history, establishing an intellectual forum for "Macao Studies".

The Research Grant Lecture Series is a product of the Research Scholarship Programme as IC scholars are invited to give a public talk about their findings, providing researchers with opportunities to exchange ideas with people interested in Macao's culture and history.

For information on upcoming lectures, please click here.