To enhance the learning experience of students and to nurture the next generation of researchers/scholars, a new programme named ‘Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme’ (URFP) has just been introduced by the University.

The URFP is a prestigious programme that offers opportunities for academically outstanding students (students who are in the 95^th percentile of top students in a study programmeor attain a CGPA of 3.50 or above) to undertake research under the guidance and supervision of academic staff who have a strong research track record and experience in training research postgraduate students. 

Students enrolled in the URFP are required to undertake a research studyin 2012-13 by taking a project/directed studies course.  Research internship for at least 2 months in summer 2012 may also form an essential part of such a research study, if determined by the supervisors concerned, and students may receive a research internship awards of up to HK$40,000 for research internship overseas or up to HK$15,000 in Hong Kong or the Mainland. 

The URFP participants are also eligible to enroll in specified postgraduate courses. Successful completion of the URFP will be recorded in the students’ transcripts and those perform well will be considered for early admission to research postgraduate programmes of the University.

For details of the URFP, please refer to http://www.scifac.hku.hk/ug/current/research which contains an information leaflet and application forms.  Students have to approach prospective supervisors for research opportunities and recommendations.  Application form(s) and relevant documents should be submitted to the Faculty Office by February 24, 2012 (Friday).

Yours sincerely,

(Dr) Tsing Nam-kiu
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)
Faculty of Science