Overseas Summer Research Programmes
The overseas summer research programme gives you an
opportunity to conduct research in the world’s leading institutions, over the
May to July break in NUS.
The programme is aimed at providing students with a unique
opportunity to work under the mentorship of outstanding researchers and
experience the challenges and benefits that come from pursuing an independent
research project.
Overseas Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme in Science (UROPS)
Overseas Summer UROPS is a 10 to 12-week long (exceptions: CUHK-SZ, CityU) research programme, worth 4 units. Some of the Faculty’s partners for the programme include:
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Canada
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Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of TorontoOffered in 2026 [Application open]Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Toronto
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China
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Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityOffered in 2025 [Application closed]Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, ShenzhenOffered in 2026 [Application open]The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
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Hong Kong
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City University of Hong KongOffered in 2026 [Application open]City University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyOffered in 2026 [Application open]Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Saudi Arabia
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King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyNot offered in 2025
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Taiwan
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Chang Gung UniversityOffered in 2025 [Application closed]Chang Gung University
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United Kingdom
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St John's College, University of CambridgeOffered in 2025 [Application closed]St John's College, University of Cambridge
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USA
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillNot offered in 2025
Overseas Summer Undergraduate Research Attachment Programme in Science (URAPS)
Overseas Summer URAPS is a 8 to 10-week long research programme and is not credit-bearing (i.e. does not earn units). Some of the Faculty’s partners for the Programme include:
Note: Students may take note of University of Alberta’s application timeline and apply directly with them. Do submit a self-sourced application in EduRec-Global Education upon acceptance into the programme.
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Canada
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University of AlbertaUniversity of Alberta
What our students say…
Summer Research Programme at the Bio-X Research Centre at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
“I got to explore the connection between nutrition and food science, as well as expand my knowledge through immersions in the food and beverage industry."
