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Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)
Summer Research@CUHK
| Programme Announcement In view of the recent COVID-19 development in Hong Kong, we have made the difficult decision to conduct SURP virtually this summer to ensure the health and well-being of all the participants. Applications are open until 1 April. Interested applicants are welcome to visit here for a list of projects on offer for SURP 2022. |
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 be actively engaged in research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn three credits upon successful completion of the programme. In the summer of 2022, SURP will be offered virtually 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 research experience! |
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Begin your summer 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 27 June–19 August 2022 for eight weeks. Students are expected to devote at least 20 hours per week to the research project. Supervisors will discuss the actual time commitment with their students upon admission.
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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.
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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!
Time management & academic writing skills significantly improved
Despite the time difference and dependence on zoom, I think the project worked well as it allowed some flexibility which was welcome for the summer holiday whilst also supplying plenty of work and interesting activities to learn about Hong Kong. My time management and academic writing skills have significantly improved as a result of this programme and it was nice to have relevant experience available during this awful pandemic.
Laura COPELAND
Cardiff University, UK I Virtual SURP 2021
Glad to meet other students & friends from all around the world
Throughout the programme, I have improved my research skills and my knowledge of my chosen research area through extra readings, video demonstrations, quizzes, discussions, and presentations with our host supervisor. The organisation of the programme is good and I can follow it clearly. Most importantly, I am glad that I meet other students and friends from all around the world. I gained a lot in these two months.
Nancy ZHANG
University of Birmingham, UK I Virtual SURP 2021
Jam-packed & 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 SIMONS
The University of Sheffield, UK I 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 PENDERGRASS
Harvard College, US I SURP 2018
A good programme to get more experience in research
SURP is a good programme to get more experience in research. The guidance of my supervisor is just right. She encourages us to come up with ideas and work independently but still provides us with the help that we needed.
Dyah Ayu Nurun NAFISAH
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore I Virtual SURP 2021
Loved the experience
Though virtual, it was a wonderful experience to get hands on skills in conducting research in public health! Loved the experience.
Denver CORREIA
University of Glasgow, UK I Virtual SURP 2021
Really excited to have met like-minded students
My favourite experience was getting to know another student in my group. We realised we both had the same difficulties with certain tasks and lots in common outside of the programme! I’m really excited to have met like-minded students and developed relationships with people interested in a similar field.
Jassica ENUM
University of Hertfordshire, UK I Virtual SURP 2021
Definitely recommend this programme to others
Overall, it was a good experience, got to learn new things, new perspective, a lot about Hong Kong culture. Got a chance to enhance my research skills. I would definitely recommend this programme to others too.
Aswin UNDAVALLI
National Institute of Technology Delhi, India I Virtual SURP 2021
Sense of ownership & 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 WESTERGERLING
University of Graz, Austria I SURP 2018
Totally changed my view on lab 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 KIM
University of California, Berkeley, US I SURP 2017
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.
Lijin FENG
University College London, UK I SURP 2019
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 KIM
Korea University, South Korea I SURP 2018
