LIFS Summer Recruitment Camp 2026 (6 July – 10 July 2026)

March 9, 2026

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Division of Life Science

LIFS Summer Recruitment Camp 2026

For 2027/28 Fall Postgraduate Admission

6 July 2026 – 10 July 2026 (5 days)

Online Application Form

 Information

 Poster

(Available in English and Simplified Chinese)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) promotes a vibrant and dynamic environment that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation and collaboration. Division of Life Science (LIFS) is host to cutting-edge, international quality research. There are six major areas of research interest including neuroscience, structural biology, cell & developmental biology, biotechnology, genomics and other interdisciplinary research.

Program & Highlights

This is a 5-day program for those who are interested in pursuing MPhil or PhD programs in Division of Life Science at HKUST in the Fall 2027/28.

Participants will attend a series of informal seminars introducing the current research topics and postgraduate programs offered in the Division of Life Science. These seminars are intended to foster discussion among the participants and faculty members and to serve as a basis for further social and scientific interactions. Participants will also have opportunities to visit the individual research labs and university research facilities, meeting with professors and fellow postgraduate students, and discuss research topics and others, such as preparing for graduate school.

The Program provides opportunity for the participants to learn the individual research groups and let the professors access your ability to conduct research projects in their MPhil or PhD programs.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students majoring in Life Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Computational Biology and related programs;

Have completed 3 years of studies (of a 4-year bachelor program); and

Have attained a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 (or 80%) or higher

Accommodation and Meals

The Program will provide on-campus student hostel (2-3 persons per room) to the participants

Meal coupons up to HK$400 will be given.

Other fees

The Program will not provide stipend to defray the local expenses

Participants need to apply for a visa (may take 10-12 weeks) and take care of their own transportation costs both to Hong Kong and back home

How to Apply?

Fill in the Online Application Form and upload academic transcript (in both Chinese and English Version, unofficial copy is accepted) and CV (English version only) before HK Time 12:00 noon 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) .

Review on applications will be conducted by the Division after deadline.

Successful applicants will be notified by the Division on/before 29 May 2026 (Friday) .

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