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.
2 July – 6 August 2025
Undergraduate students studying 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.
Non-local students: 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). 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.
Local students: A subsidy of around HK$10,000 will be provided. To enroll in this Summer Research Program, participants are required to pay the summer internship application fee, insurance and a 1-credit tuition fee in advance (approximately HK$3,300). No housing will be provided. Participants are responsible for their own living expenses and transportation costs to and from Hong Kong, as well as from their living place to HKUST.
Submit online application via the link
Non-LOCAL students: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCV2XrHe2KriZUi
LOCAL students: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BHYspGw7pCX2dw
24 March 2025 (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/ ).
