About Cornell University
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. As the federal land-grant institution in New York State, it has a responsibility—unique within the Ivy League—to make contributions in all fields of knowledge in a manner that prioritizes public engagement to help improve the quality of life in our state, the nation, the world.
About Cornell Summer Research Academy
This program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to pursue research projects under the supervision of Cornell faculty. There are projects in Computer and Information Science, Public Policy and Political Science, and International Business and Finance.
Upon completion of the program, students will earn 6 Cornell credits (pass/fail) and receive an official transcript from Cornell University. For details, please refer to their website.
Research Projects
You may indicate more than one research program in your application. Please rank your choices in order of preference. For project list, please CLICK HERE. The project list will be updated periodically.
* Notes:
- Students are required to arrive at the host institution no later than 7 June 2026.
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Program Dates
7 June 2026 - 18 July 2026 (6 weeks)
Fees
HKUST students will bear the flight ticket, accommodation cost and other costs. There are optional meal plan available for students to subscribe. For details, please refer to their website, under "Prepare to Attend" section.
| Fees |
Amount (in USD) |
| Registration fee |
USD 750 |
| Visa fees (F-1 application & Sevis Fee) |
USD 535 |
| Accommodation |
Single-Occupany: USD 2,856
Double-Occupany: USD 2,352 |
| Student Health Insurance Program |
Approx. USD 685 |
| Summer student health fee |
USD 145 |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. Students who have fulfilled the below requirements are eligible to apply for the program:
- Completed at least two regular semesters of university study at HKUST; and
- Are not currently in your final year at HKUST
- Good academic standing with CGA of 3.0 or above
- Fulfil the requirements listed under HKUST Summer Research Abroad Program brochure page.
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Research Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Students are required to apply for a visa to participate in the program. Cornell International Services will provide information on applying for a student visa. The Cornell UG Admissions Office will prepare your I-20. For details, please refer to their website.
Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's research abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
Cornell University offers summer housing for students who participate in this program. More details can be found here.
