Summer Research Workshop 2026

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About the Workshop

The Summer Research Workshop is an intensive one-month research training programme for outstanding non-final year bachelor’s and master’s students from institutions outside Hong Kong SAR, China. The Workshop aims to strengthen research skills, foster academic development, and broaden intellectual horizons through seminars, hands-on projects, and networking activities. Participants will engage in sustained dialogue and mentorship with faculty from the Department of Biostatistics, the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Data Science within the College of Computing.

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Benefits for Participants

• One-to-one mentorship with a distinguished professor
  Successful applicants will be supervised by an eminent professor in CityUHK to plan and carry out a research project. The event organiser will help participants match with mentors based on participants’ given priorities and research interest.

• Free accommodation 
  University accommodation will be provided for week 1 & week 2 (i.e. 3 to 17 July 2026). Students who choose to remain in person at CityUHK for weeks 3 and 4 (i.e. 18 to 31 July 2026) will have to pay the rate of 2026 Summer Letting set by Student Residence Office: HK$500 per double occupancy room per night.

• Financial support for airfare*:
  
  a) Places in the Guangdong Province and Macau SAR of Chinese Mainland: maximum HK$1,000
  b) Places other than the Guangdong Province of the Chinese Mainland: maximum HK$2,000
  c) Asian countries/areas excluding the Chinese Mainland and Macau SAR: maximum HK$2,000
  d) Countries and areas other than (a), (b) and (c): maximum HK$4,000

• Off-campus local cultural activity 
  A half‑day Hong Kong sightseeing tour will be provided, including coach transportation to and from CityUHK, lunch, and entrance fees to the listed scenic attractions.

*The subsidy amount to the participants depends on the location of departure and will be based on actual expenses with supporting documents provided and reimbursed upon the successful completion of the programme.

Eligibility

• Non-final year bachelor's students with CGPA 3.0 or above (or equivalent) from a recognised institution outside of Hong Kong, China.
• Non-final year master’s students with CGPA 3.0 or above (or equivalent) from a recognised institution outside of Hong Kong, China.

Timeline

The Summer Research Workshop will run for one month, from 3 July to 31 July 2026.

Programme Highlights

• Individual research work with guidance of the mentor
• Research skills lectures and seminars
• Guided campus tours including laboratories and research facilities
• Programme opening and completion ceremonies
• Networking and off-campus extra-curricular activities

List of Potential Mentor(s)

Each participant of the Summer Research Programme will be mentored by a faculty member from the Department of Biostatistics, Department of Computer Science or Department of Data Science. 

Please refer to the departmental websites listed below to view the list of potential mentors (Please note that only Professors listed under the Academic Staff are eligible for mentorship):

- Department of Biostatistics
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Data Science

Registration Fee

Registration Fee: HK$1,500 (the registration fee is refundable upon completion of the workshop marked by the submission of final research project to the College of Computing)

How to Apply

Required information/documents for the online application:

• Personal and academic information
• Supporting documents
  
  - CV highlighting your academic achievement, research experience, and research interests
  - Copy of latest academic transcript 

Please apply by filling in the application form before 5pm (Hong Kong Time or GMT+8), on 30 April 2026.