The Summer Research Program is designed for outstanding end-of-year 3 undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate study in the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). This program offers participants the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the research life at HKUST campus and work with faculty mentors from our Division in conducting research projects in an interactive environment. Participants can also choose to join the interview session of the LIFS Summer Recruitment Camp, which will be held on July 8-9.
2 July – 6 August 2026
Undergraduate students studying in Mainland China and overseas, majoring in Life Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Computational Biology and related programs, who have completed 3 years of study (out of a 4-year bachelor program) and have attained a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 (or 80%) or higher.
A subsidy of around HK$10,000 will be provided to cover the on-campus student hostel fee and other local expenses. To enroll in this Summer Research Program, participants are required to pay the summer internship application fee, insurance, visa fee and a 1-credit tuition fee in advance (approximately HK$3,300-HK4,000). Additionally, participants are responsible for applying for a visa (which may take 10-12 weeks) and covering their own transportation costs to and from Hong Kong.
Submit online application via the link:
https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ld9WNQJimmOZLM
23 March 2026 (Monday)
The review of applications will be conducted by the Division of Life Science. Successful applicants will be notified by the Division as soon as the application is closed. After receiving the Division’s confirmation:
(For successful applicants only) Submit online Visiting Interns application to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office (https://join.ust.hk/admissions/visiting/ ).
