The objective of the International Conference Grant Scheme is to encourage staff members to attend and present research papers at international conferences. Subsidies normally cover part of the registration fee and travel and accommodation expenses. The maximum grant for each application is HK$8,000. A staff member may receive grants up to a maximum of HK$10,000 for attending more than one conference within a period of twelve months. The applicant must apply for the grant prior to the conference under the three deadlines announced by the College. Application forms are downloadable from the College webpage, or can be obtained from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

The Resident Fellow Scheme provides financial support for staff members to invite scholars from outside Hong Kong as resident fellows to conduct joint research projects or carry out academic exchange activities on the College campus. The residence period can be from one to three months. A resident fellow will receive from the College a monthly living allowance of HK$9,000. Campus housing at the invited fellow's own expense may be provided subject to availability. The applicant must apply to the College under the three deadlines announced by the College. Nomination forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

These two research grant schemes were established in 1989 to provide financial support to faculty members of the College to carry out academic research projects. The grant amount for each project will normally not exceed HK$30,000. Project proposals from junior staff members are most welcome. Applications are invited from staff members of the College in early August every year. Results are announced in late October each year. Application forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of the Committee on Cultural Interchange and Research.

The College has established a conference sponsorship scheme to provide financial sponsorship to academic departments and units of the University for organising local and international conferences. A maximum of HK$30,000 will be allocated as “seed money” for covering expenses associated with the organisation of the conference. The designated conference account holder will be required to provide the College with a full financial report upon completion of the conference, and return, on a pro rata basis, unused funds to the College if the conference eventually has a credit balance in the final account. Interested parties are invited to apply in November and May each year. All proposals are considered by the Cabinet of United College and the outcomes are announced in late December and late June. Application forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Ms Amy Luk, Dean of Students' Office, United College.

Each year, United College invites internationally a renowned scholar to deliver a series of public lectures on a special topical issue. The invited scholar and his/her accompanying spouse are provided with return air tickets (business class) as well as full accommodation and meals. The scholar is also given a stipend of HK$20,000. Nomination forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Mr George Lam, Secretary of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar Committee.

This scheme was set up in 2005 to encourage College staff to actively participate in research activities and publish their findings. It is hoped that such activities will enhance their professional and academic standing and help them to gain recognition for their works. The scheme is open for application in April every year. The applicant has to complete an application form together with a hard copy and a soft copy of the manuscript under consideration of the College Publications Committee. The deadline for application is late August every year. Application forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Ms Amy Luk, Secretary of College Publications Committee.

The aim of the scheme is to provide financial support to staff of the College who may need to engage undergraduates of United College as helpers in research or administrative projects. The award rate for a student helper is currently HK$50 per hour. The scheme is administered by the Committee on Student Campus Work Scheme. The two exercises of application each financial year will usually open in May and November. Application forms are downloadable from College Webpage, or can be obtained from Mrs Eastre Chan, Secretary of the Committee on Student Campus Work Scheme.

Members of the College who wish to invite renowned scholars passing through Hong Kong to give lectures or conduct seminars in their departments may apply for financial support from the Speaker's Fund. The subsidy for each application (normally not exceeding HK$3,000) can be used to cover entertainment or publicity expenses, or as an honorarium for the speaker. Applications are welcome all year round. An application letter with speaker's CV should be forwarded to the College Secretary, Mrs Christina Li.

The College Dinner is a part of the College’s non-formal education offerings and its main objective is to facilitate more interactions between College staff and students outside class. College staff and students of the same faculty are invited to join dinner gatherings specially arranged for their faculty at the College student canteen.

The objective of the Social Fund is to strengthen contact and interaction between teachers and students outside the classroom. It supports expenses of United College teaching or administrative staff members when they take United College students out for meals/refreshments for consultation and advice. The yearly budget is $1000 per staff member. Additional budget is allocated to supervisors of GEU4011, College Coordinators and Wardens. The allowance covers meals for staff and students of up to HK$100 per person each time. Application is open all year round. Application forms are downloadable from College Webpage (http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/upload_files/event/files/248/Form&Guideline_0902.pdf) , or can be obtained from Ms Candy Shek, Dean of Students' Office, United College.

The United College Staff Residence is located on United Road opposite Hang Seng Hall. There are 20 family units at the Residence for United College staff who are not entitled to other housing benefits, and for visitors. The College is responsible for the management of the staff residence.

Thanks to the generous donations of College staff members and support from the College Endowment Fund, the College set up an Emergency Loan Scheme for terms of service B and C staff in 2004. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide short-time financial relief to staff in need, especially at times of unexpected family predicaments.