Junior Researcher Mentoring Programme

Project Objectives

• Deepen students’ understanding of a chosen research topic;
• Nurture students’ analytical and research skills;
• Introduce our undergraduate programmes to students and help them make informed university programme choices; and
• Connect them with our faculty members to have a better understanding of the study life at PolyU. 

Eligibility

• S.4 & S.5 and Grade 10 & Grade 11 / Year 11 & Year 12 students (studying in local secondary schools or local international schools);
• Having a strong interest in the relevant discipline;
• Possessing a good command of both written and spoken English; and
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to fulfilling the tasks assigned.

Key Dates

March to August 2026

Recognition 

• Certificate of Participation;
• Chance to present at academic conference in Hong Kong or overseas; and
• Favourable consideration to outstanding students for admission to PolyU.

Application Procedures 

1. Fill in an application form (Annex 2A / 2B);
2. Obtain the School Representative’s recommendation (Annex 3);
3. Prepare the supporting documents (scanned copies of school examination reports for the last TWO terms, award certificates, etc); and
4. Upload all required documents to the online system (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pfs2/index.php/283839?lang=en) by 30 January 2026 (Fri).

[Download]

(Annex 2A) Application form for Applicants Studying HKDSE Curriculum

(Annex 2B) Application form for Applicants Studying International Curriculum

(Annex 3) Recommendation from School Representative

Project List

Notes to Applicants

• Each applicant can apply for ONE research project only.
• Only applications supported by School Representatives will be considered. 
• Shortlisted students will be invited to attend an online selection interview.
• Selected students are required to participate in all of the activities, including the orientation briefing, meetings with the mentor(s), completion of assigned research work, submission of a reflective journal, presentation, and the closing ceremony cum experience sharing session. No participation certificate will be presented to the student who fails to fulfill any one of the requirements.

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Enquiries 

For enquiries, please email us (local.study@polyu.edu.hk) or call us (3400 8389/ 3400 8103).