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 research programme, worth 4 units. Some of the Faculty’s partners for the Programme include:

• • Canada: University of Toronto, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology *NEW – Offered in 2024
  • China: Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Offered in 2024
  • China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen – Offered in 2024
  • Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong – Offered in 2024
  • Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology – Offered in 2024
  • Taiwan: Chang Gung University – Offered in 2024
  • United Kingdom: University of Cambridge, St John’s College – Offered in 2024
  • USA: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Not offered in 2024

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 the University of Alberta’s application timeline and apply direct with them.

• Canada: University of Alberta