University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme 2025 (Fully Funded)

Apply for the University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme 2025!

The University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme is a fully funded research opportunity for students worldwide to study and learn from top professionals.

The Hong Kong Summer Research Programme 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.

Hong Kong Summer Research Programme Summary:

• Eligible Country: Nigeria
• Category: Undergraduate | Postgraduate | Internship
• Rewards: $55,560/Year | $20,000 Award | Travel Costs | Accommodation

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Hong Kong Summer Research Programme Details:

Applications for the 2025 University of Hong Kong Summer Internship Program have commenced for all interested and qualified indergraduate and postgraduate students.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Summer Research Programme (“the 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.

Hong Kong Summer Research Programme Requirement:

To be considered for the Hong Kong Summer Research Internship, you must:

• be outstanding students in your 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
  • High English proficiency

Programme Highlights for Hong Kong Summer Research Programmw

• Individual research work with guidance of the mentor.
• Project presentations
• Research skills lectures and seminars
• Teambuilding workshops
• Programme opening and completion ceremonies
• Networking and extra-curricular activities. 

Hong Kong Summer Research Programme Rewards:

• 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.  

Document Required For Hong Kong Summer Research Programme:

• 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).

How to Apply for Hong Kong Summer Research Programme:

To apply for the 2025 University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click the button below to 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.