Start with an advising session
From choosing the research project that best fits your interest to navigating the application process, an initial conversation with the resarch abroad officer can go a long way to point you in the right direction.
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)
Admission deadline
- February 14, 2019
Applying to Research Abroad happens in two steps
As soon as you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions for next steps. You can apply to Go Global well in advance of the deadline to get a headstart on the rest of your application.
1. Apply to Go Global once you’ve identified programs you're interested in
- Submit your Go Global application online. You can apply for up to 3 programs on one application.
- Go Global will contact you within 2 weeks of submission with instructions on how to apply to the partner and an electronic copy of your UBC transcript.
2. Apply directly to the partner university
- Each research program will have detailed instructions on how to apply and strict submission deadlines.
- All research programs will require supporting documents that typically include:
- Academic references (1 – 3)
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- UBC transcript
About the program
Program dates: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to mid-August.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong is one of the top universities in Hong Kong and its reputation is growing throughout Asia and the world.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has established the Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) to allow undergraduate students from all academic disciplines to develop research skills and knowledge in a chosen area of research, as well as prepare for postgraduate studies. Students will complete research in an assigned topic under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member.
Visit the program website for more details on project topics and host supervisors.
Research areas
Open to students in:
- Arts
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Science
- Law
Program-specific eligibility
- Be a student in good standing in their 3rd or 4th year in any Faculty (students graduating in May are welcome to apply).
- Meet the standard Go Global eligibility criteria.
- Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website.
General Research Abroad eligibility
- You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application
- We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
- You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
- You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g. not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
- You must maintain 70% average prior to your exchange departure
Housing
On-campus housing is provided for all successful SURP participants. For complete application information, please check the CUHK website.
Program costs and fees
Students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program, including program fees.
Students accepted into this program will be charged the Go Global fee once acceptance has been confirmed.
Awards and funding for Research Abroad
Value: Up to $2000 per term
Eligibility: All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after acceptance into the program.
- To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses).
- If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term.
This award is automatically considered, and you don't need to apply.
Go Global fee and withdrawal policy
If you are accepted by a host university for a structured research program, you will be asked to confirm you participation in the program and you will be charged the Go Global fee of $415. The fee will be posted to your SSC account following confirmation of your acceptance. Go Global will contact you with complete information on how to pay the fee.
You will not be able to make payment in-person at Brock Hall (Vancouver), University Centre (Okanagan), the Go Global office or your financial institution. You cannot pay this fee directly through your financial institution’s online banking interface as payments made through this method will only be counted towards your tuition and your Go Global fee will remain unpaid.
Students who withdraw from a research abroad program due to extenuating circumstances or within 15 days of the fee being posted are eligble for a fee adjustment from $415 to $93.25.
Pre-Departure policy
UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:
- All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
- Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements (includes both online and in-person components)
Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.
Accessibility
If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition (mental or physical) which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, you can contact the following offices and meet with an Accessibility Advisor before the start of the program:
The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver) 604 822-5844
Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan) 250 807-8053
Advising hours
Drop-in advising hours
Monday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Extended drop-in advising hours January 7 - 17, 2019
Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
You might not need to see an advisor. General questions about the Go Global Exchange process can be answered at the Main Office at the UBC Life Building (Vancouver).
Contact
Go Global Vancouver
When emailing us, please include:
- Your student number in the subject line
- Your full name and if you are an incoming or outgoing exchange student in the body of the email
Go Global Vancouver
Telephone: 604 822 0942
Fax: 604 822 9885
Hours
Mon9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tue9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Tue9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
