The Dean's Award (Research Excellence) was established in 2021/21 academic year by the School of Continuing Education (SCE), Hong Kong Baptist University, to recognise staff who demonstrate exceptional research performance and engagement. The award is open for application each year and is awarded on a competitive basis for individual and group categories. Recipients receive teaching relief of one course in an academic year and are acknowledged at the award presentation ceremony. The award is contingent upon the staff's full-time status and the duration of their service at the School.