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The Summer Research Program (three weeks) is designed for outstanding end-of-year 3 undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate study in the Department of Ocean Science at HKUST. This program offers participants with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the research life at HKUST and work with faculty mentors from our department in conducting research projects in an interactive environment.
Period: 7 -27 July 2025
Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in science and related programs, who are interested in ocean science, 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). 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.
Application Procedures:
· Applicants should read the research profiles of professors in the Department of Ocean Science https://oces.hkust.edu.hk/research-faculty-teaching-staff.
· To apply, each applicant is required to select up to three professors and submit the professors’ names, academic transcript, and resume/CV to the department via https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNLyLbg9kI6iTMG.
· Successful applicants will be notified by the first week of April 2025 at the latest and will be asked to submit online Visiting Interns application to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office (https://join.ust.hk/admissions/visiting/).
· For enquiries, please contact the department via ocescamp@ust.hk
Application deadline: 30 March, 2025 (Review of applications will be on a rolling basis)