University of Hong Kong Summer Research Program 2025 | Fully Funded

The University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme is a very interesting one. Are you open to building and developing more research skills? The University of Hong Kong is organizing a 10-week summer research program where shortlisted applicants will be matched with a research professor who will give them hands-on training on how to go about it. This program is more like a paid internship; however, it is more than just an internship because those who will be exceptional at the end of the training will be given a fully funded scholarship to pursue a PhD program at the university.

The 2025 University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme is open for all international students passionate about pursuing a research-based internship program in Hong Kong to submit their applications. This program is both a learning opportunity and also a time to make more friends.

If something like this interests you, then start preparing your documents and check the eligibility criteria to be sure that you are eligible. Our team has written every necessary information you need here. The link through which you will make your application is already here.

2025 University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme criteria

To be considered for the University of Hong Kong Summer Research Programme, 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

Benefits of the University of Hong Kong Summer Internship 2025

• One-to-one mentorship with an eminent professor: Successful applicants will be supervised by an eminent professor at HKU to plan and carry out a research project. The program office will help participants match with mentors based on participants’ given priorities and research interests.
• Scholarship for participants: A scholarship of HK$10,000 will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion of the program. 
• Financial support: Financial support of airfare up to HHK$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 program. 
• 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 their 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.  

Deadline:

February 3, 2025, is the deadline for submission of applications for this wonderful opportunity.

Program Highlights for Hong Kong Summer Research Internship

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

How to Apply for the University of Hong Kong Summer Internship (Step by Step)

To apply for the 2025 University of Hong Kong Summer Internship, 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 (10 am Hong Kong Time GMT+8) to February 3, 2025 (5 pm Hong Kong Time GGMT+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 program interest.
  • A research interest summary (1100–200 words).
  • Supporting documents, including academic transcripts, CCVs, a passport-sized photo, and English proficiency test results (if applicable).

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