Summer Research Project

Each GCSP scholar has to complete a two-month summer research project/ equivalent research project in order to fulfil the component of “Research Experience”. It can be an individual or a group project.

Composition of each group project

Maximum 3 students in each group.
Justifications for manpower needs have to be made by indicating workload of each member in the research proposal.
Each group can be comprised of students from different years, Departments, Schools/Colleges*.
The leader of each group must be the GCSP scholar..

* Priority will be given to groups composed of more than 50% College of Computing students.

Budget

The College may provide a subsidy to summer research projects. Reimbursement after the successful completion of the project will apply.
Material subsidy per group capped at HK$1,000 on a reimbursement basis. Justifications have to be made.
Additional resources will be provided for overseas projects.
For overseas projects in mainland China, 50% of the total travel expense or HK$2,000, whichever is lower, will be subsidized on a case-by-case basis.
For overseas projects in any other locations, 50% of the total travel expense or HK$4,000, whichever is lower, will be subsidized on a case-by-case basis.

Selection Criteria

The originality of the Research Project.
The alignment between the Research Project and the 14 Grand Challenges.
Multi-discipline topics addressing the Grand Challenges are recommended.

Outcome of each project

Complete a minimum of 120 hours of research for each project.
Approved by one or more GCSP mentors.
Submit a final report, a poster and a log book for recording research progress* to the Steering Committee by mid-September.

*No allowance will be provided if students fail to submit a final report, a poster and a log book.

Important Notes

Regarding the Stage Two, GCSP scholars have to submit a detailed proposal, curricular plan and/or a budget plan for the summer research project to the Steering Committee by early April.
Results for Stage Two application and summer research project subsidy will be announced in May.
The summer research project is expected to begin after the examination.
GCSP scholars have to consult their mentors before starting the research project, and should meet their mentors regularly during summer.