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Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)
Virtual Summer Research@CUHK
The Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students from overseas universities to undertake research attachments for eight weeks at CUHK during the summer. Students will conduct research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn three credits upon successful completion of the programme. Due to travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, SURP will be conducted virtually in the summer of 2021 to allow students to take part in the programme without leaving home.
8 weeks |
50 research topics |
80 students |
Sign up for an innovative summer virtual research experience! |
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Begin your summer virtual research experience with CUHK |
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| Eligibility | Number of Participants |
| Full-time senior undergraduate students currently registered at an overseas and non-Chinese university with good academic standing.
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Up to 80 undergraduate students will be hosted. Admission rests with the CUHK host supervisors.
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| Programme Dates | Credits |
| SURP will take place during 28 June–20 August 2021 for eight weeks.
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Students will be registered in a 3-credit course titled ‘Independent Research on International Studies’ to conduct a research project. A transcript will be issued to their home institution upon successful completion. Final decision on credit transfer will be determined by the home institution.
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| Research Topics | Language |
| Some 50 research topics are offered by CUHK host supervisors. Please visit HERE for more information.
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Research work and reports will be conducted in English. However, different projects may have different language requirements as set out by the supervisors. |
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| Participants will be immersed in the local culture through a series of online orientation and cultural activities. | |
Please click onto the tab below for the details of the programme timeline.
Watch the video to find out what past host supervisors and participants say about SURP!
Jam-packed and supportive
If I could only describe SURP in three words, they would be jam-packed, impressive and supportive. I worked in a marine laboratory on ocean warming and did a combination of lab, field and office work to complete my project. The work environment was really fun. I thought SURP was absolutely amazing and would thoroughly recommend to anyone considering joining.
Dina-Leigh SIMONSThe University of Sheffield, UK
SURP 2019
A taste of research complexity
I worked on a project about ozone pollution. The experience gave me a taste of the complexity of environmental problems and the math that might be used to help solve them. It’s encouraging that there’s so much interesting work to be done to figure this out.
Drew PENDERGRASSHarvard College, US
SURP 2018
A precious chance
SURP has given me a precious chance to explore more about the specific topic I am interested in, as well as guided me with my future choice and direction of postgraduate degrees. Additionally, I have established some professional networks with the supervisors, current Ph.D. students, and other international students through this wonderful project.
FENG LijinUniversity College London, UK
SURP 2019
A sense of accomplishment
There has been lots of hands-on lab work. Being able to work on parts of the project from the start gives me a sense of ownership and accomplishment. I loved the interaction with the locals, going on lunches with my host supervisor and the team to discover different food.
Taraneh WESTERGERLINGUniversity of Graz, Austria
SURP 2018
A great summer at CUHK
It was a great summer at CUHK. SURP allows me to re-think about my future plans on my study. Also, the members of the host laboratory are kind and willing to teach me a lot of things. I did learn a lot from them.
Joyce KIMKorea University, South Korea
SURP 2018
Changed my view on research
This attachment has totally changed my view on lab research. I have my first encounter with eastern and western integrative medicine, and have really enjoyed seeing how the research gets applied into clinical practice.
Henry KIMUniversity of California, Berkeley, US
SURP 2017
A life changing experience
