The University of Hong Kong Summer Internship is a fully funded research opportunity for students worldwide to study and learn from top professionals.
The Hong Kong Summer Research Internship awards a sum of $20,000 for selected candidates for a 10-week intensive research training experience in one of the best research institutions in the whole Asia.
Internship Summary
- Host Country: Hong Kong
- Category: Internships for Undergraduates and Master’s Students | Training | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $55,560 Scholarship per year | $20,000 Award | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 3, 2025
Internship Details
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Summer Research Programme 2025 is a 10-week intense research training programme with networking and extra-curricular activities for elite students around the world who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate studies at HKU.
The Programme offers students a unique chance to engage in cutting-edge research while networking with top academics in one of Asia’s leading universities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be outstanding students in their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies with a CGPA of 3.6 or above, as well as exceptional Master’s degree students holding a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree.
- Selection criteria include:
- Academic excellence
- Interest in research postgraduate studies
- Relevant research experience
- English proficiency
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants of the internship will receive:
- One-to-One Mentorship With an Eminent Professor : Successful applicants will be supervised by an eminent professor in HKU to plan and carry out a research project. The Programme office will help participants match with mentors based on participants’ given priorities and research interest.
- Scholarship for Participants: A scholarship of HK$10,000 will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion of the Programme.
- Financial Support: Financial support of airfare up to HK$5,000, and university accommodation up to HK$5,000 will be provided on a reimbursement basis.
(Students residing or currently studying in Hong Kong are only eligible to receive financial support for university accommodation.) - Prizes and Awards for Top Performers: Prizes and awards will be available for top performers in the Programme.
- Possible Conditional Offer for an HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship: A small number of participants with outstanding performance and excellent academic records may be awarded a conditional offer of the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship to pursue PhD studies at HKU upon completion of the current studies.
- The scholarship package includes up to HK$433,300 (US$55,560) in the first year, and up to HK$413,300 (US$52,990) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period.
How to Apply
To apply for this internship:
- Visit the program’s webpage.
- Complete the online application before the announced deadline.
- The online application system will be open from January 2, 2025 (10am Hong Kong Time GMT+8) to February 3, 2025 (5pm Hong Kong Time GMT+8). The application fee (non-refundable) is HK$300.
- The following documents will be required for your complete application;
- A personal statement (300-500 words) explaining their motivation, goals, and Programme interest.
- A research interest summary (100-200 words).
- Supporting documents, including academic transcripts, CV, a passport-sized photo, and English proficiency test results (if applicable).
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