The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) is committed to build up a world-class research university with a strong emphasis on internationalization. Through maintaining a global network of partnerships, CUHK-Shenzhen is dedicated to nurturing future high-end talents with global vision, cross-cultural capabilities and social responsibilities. Up to date, CUHK-Shenzhen has developed over 280 international programs with more than 160 world-leading universities across 37 countries/regions, aiming to provide students with various opportunities for international engagements.
Summer Research at CUHK-Shenzhen: the Summer Lab Research Programme (SLR) is an 8-week programme offering valuable research experience at their cutting-edge laboratories under the guidance of distinguished faculty members during the Summer Session with guaranteed on-campus residence.
The research topics cover a wide range of fields, including New Energy & Energy Efficiency Management, Big Data & Scientific Data, Modern Biological Information Engineering, Robotics & AI, Operations Management & Marketing, etc.
2027 Research Projects will be announced in late fall.
2027 Program Dates: early June to late July (exact dates to be announced)
Program highlights:
- ∗ Gain hands-on research experience in cutting-edge laboratories with mentorship from leading experts in various fields
- ∗ Enhance research, technical, and analytical skills in a practical setting
- ∗ Opportunities to connect with peers from around the world
- ∗ Experience life in Shenzhen, a dynamic and rapidly growing city in China that serves as the global epicentre of hi-tech innovations
There are 2 pathways for this SREP opportunity (please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Program Pathway section of the Learning Abroad application):
a) Not-for-credit (you do not pay U of T tuition or host university tuition).
b) Pre-approved research course: PCL397Y0 or HMB394Y0 (1.0 U of T credit).
Application Process for PCL397Y0/HMB394Y0:
- Submit CIE application by November 25, 2026.
- Applications will be reviewed by relevant U of T department
- Successful candidates will receive CIE’s nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed)
- Nominated students reach out to the potential supervisor to obtain approval
- Nominated students who have secured a supervisor will be invited to apply on CUHK-Shenzhen’s portal following the guideline
- Admitted students will receive an admission letter and pre-arrival information directly from CUHK-Shenzhen
Application Process for Non-Credit pathway:
- Review research projects and identify a project or supervisor
- Submit CIE application and supporting documents by the non-credit deadline (please combine CV and academic record to one PDF document and upload to the “resume” section on Mobility Online)
- Reach out to your interested supervisor and seek their approval (their contact email is provided in the research lab list)
- Students who have obtained supervisor approval upload proof of approval to the application portal Mobility Online (Partner Application stage)
- Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination
- Nominated students will be invited to apply on CUHK-Shenzhen’s portal following the guideline
- Admitted students will receive an admission letter and pre-arrival information directly from CUHK-Shenzhen
**CUHK-Shenzhen online application instructions will be provided to nominated students.
Required documents from nominated students:
- ∗ Academic curriculum vitae
- ∗ Official U of T transcript (details can be found here)
- ∗ Scanned copy of passport bio page (valid for at least 6 months)
- ∗ Scanned copy of ID Card (only for Chinese citizens)
- ∗ 1*1.5 inches photo (full face with a white background; taken within the last 6 months; accepted format: jpg, png, bmp, jpeg)
Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.
