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 is a prerequisite for the Undergraduate Research Programme – Eureka. It must be completed by December 23, 2026 (23:59), in self-paced mode, and carries 1 credit under the Out-of-Classroom Learning Award Scheme (Pre-approval no.: OOC-2627-PA001). 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 2, 2027 (23:59).

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.