Purchase Item

Approval Workflow

Direct purchase of general consumables, small equipment, expenses related to enhancement of research capabilities and learning experience (excluding expenses on conference attendance), expenses on data collection/experiments, publication expenses, computer device (a desktop or portable computer)

• HK$5,000 or under HK$5,000 per purchase

Chief Supervisor only

• More than HK$5,000 per purchase

Chief Supervisor + HoD/DoS or his/her delegate

Additional computer devices (i.e., more than one desktop or portable computer)

Chief Supervisor + HoD/DoS or his/her delegate

Personal electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, tablets, iPods, iPads, MP3 players, digital cameras/video recorders, PDAs) and standard office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners)

Expenses incurred from field trips and the registration fees of study trips, short courses, seminars and workshops