HKU CDS Research Internship 2026 in Hong Kong (Paid International Summer Research Program)
Feb 23, 2026
The HKU CDS Research Internship 2026 is a funded summer research opportunity offered by the School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The program invites outstanding undergraduate students worldwide to participate in supervised research projects and explore postgraduate-level academic work.
Interns are assigned to research topics under faculty supervision and present their project results at the end of the program.
Program Overview
- Host Country: Hong Kong
- Institution: University of Hong Kong – School of Computing and Data Science
- Duration: About 7 weeks
- Tentative Dates: 19 July – 31 August 2026
- Participants: Around 40 outstanding undergraduate students
Financial Benefits
- Stipend of approximately HK$19,601 for the full internship
- Funding intended to help cover travel, accommodation, meals, and living expenses
Fields of Study
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Statistics / Actuarial Science
- Related computing or quantitative disciplines
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants typically must:
- Be Year 2 or Year 3 undergraduate students
- Study computing, AI, statistics, or a related field
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Be able to participate for the entire internship period
Required Documents
- CV or resume
- Academic transcript
- Statement of purpose
- Supporting letter from home institution
- Recommendation letter (optional)
Application Process
- Identify research areas and potential supervisors.
- Submit the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Wait for supervisor nomination and final decision.
Deadline
- Typical deadline: around 31 May 2026
Why Apply?
This internship allows students to gain research experience at a leading Asian university, collaborate with international faculty, and strengthen their profile for postgraduate studies or research careers.
