Your Undergraduate Research Journey

The Undergraduate Research Programme-Eureka offers extended learning opportunities for undergraduate students to undertake inquiry-based research projects during the early years of their normative study period.

Spanning ONE academic year, the Eureka programme consists of: (a) Introduction to Research Methods online module; and (b) Eureka research project.

The Introduction to Research Methods online module has to be completed by December 23, 2024 (23:59) in self-paced mode by students, which carries 1 credit under the Out-of-Classroom Learning Award Scheme. For year 2 to 4 students, you can self-register the course by clicking on “take this course” button at https://learning.hku.hk/catalog/course/friresearch/.  After you login to the HKU portal, there will be “Enrol Now” button.

If you wish to apply for a waiver for the Introduction to Research Methods course, please attach your proof of equivalent training on the application form or send it to eurekaproject@hku.hk. You will be notified of the result afterwards. In case that a waiver is not recommended, you must complete the Introduction to Research Methods online module and provide the certificate to us by January 3, 2025.

The Eureka research project will be taken in S2 under the supervision of an academic mentor. This course will be taken as a free elective and will carry 6 academic credits.

The URP-Eureka research project is NOT a substitute for the capstone experience students normally undertake during their final year of study.

Application for Eureka Programme (2024-25)

Please explore the project options under Recent Opportunities and click on “Apply Now” to submit your application by December 6, 2024 (23:59). You may apply up to 3 (three) under the EUREKA Programme. Please fill out the project details for 1 (one) project at a time. You will be asked to provide the following information when preparing an application: 

• Current CGPA (must attain 2.70 or above)
• Your CV
• Your personal statement of not more than 500 words covering the following points:
  • Background, experience, knowledge of the research field, and study/career goals
  • Motivation to take part in the Eureka Programme
  • University courses that are relevant to your current application
  • Anything else that makes you a strong Eureka candidate
• Your transcript

After the closing date, the Eureka Team will send your application to the mentors for evaluation. Upon receiving an offer, you will conduct your project under your mentor’s coaching in S2. By early May, you will submit a one-page research poster and other assignments via Moodle. Your mentor will provide you with feedback. You will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Upon satisfactory completion, the course will be recorded as a 6-credit elective on your transcript.

If you cannot access the application form, please email to eurekaproject@hku.hk and the staff will assist you in submitting an application.