CityUHK X Sino Grand Challenges Scholars Program (CityUHK X Sino GCSP)

Application and Requirement


Eligibility and requirements

  • All College of Computing (CC) undergraduate students are welcomed to participate.
  • First year students are suggested to apply for GCSP in Semester B of their first year of study.
  • Students can work individually or in groups for the Summer Research Projects.
    • Multi-disciplinary topics of the Summer Research projects are recommended.
    • For students who work in groups, members from different CC departments and different years are recommended.
    • Students from different colleges are welcomed to join the Summer Research Projects.

Application Timeline

Stage Month
Stage One (Conditional offer) November
Stage Two (Offer) April

 

Stages Requirements Timeline
One 1. A Statement of Commitment (Not more than 1,000 words)
  • Identify the chosen Grand Challenge(s) and explain the vision.
  • Explain how your portfolio will address the issue.
2. A brief Research Proposal 
  • Describe the research proposal and explain how it aligns with the selected Grand Challenge(s).
3. A copy of transcript demonstrating CGPA 2.7 or above.

4. At least 1 recommendation from your CC faculty mentor.

Remarks:
a) Applicants will receive a conditional offer once the application is accepted by the Steering Committee.

b) First-year students can provide the transcript in Semester B, when the examination results are released.

c) Students have to invite a CC faculty member to be his/ her mentor. Students may approach the College by email at cc.office@cityu.edu.hk or by phone at
3442-5216 if they have difficulties finding a faculty mentor.
November
(Conditional offer)
Two

After receiving the conditional offers, applicants have to submit a detailed Research Proposal, a Curricular Plan and a Budget Plan (Optional) for the Summer Research Project to the Steering Committee within 2 months.

Offers to enter GCSP and/or the Summer Research Project will be announced in April.

Remarks:
a) Applicants who want to apply for the Summer Research Project are required to complete the budget plan.
April
(Year 2 or above students)

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