Life Sciences Summer Internship Program 2027 (7 weeks)

For UK undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for experience in Hong Kong/the Chinese Mainland. Life Sciences, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Data, Marketing, Project Management.

Life Sciences Summer Internship Program

As research, commercialisation and AI continue to reshape life sciences, HKLSS offers a unique program that empowers emerging biotech talent to explore cutting-edge science, the latest technologies and the future of life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

Selected interns join partners and portfolio companies in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Shenzhen – spanning healthcare, bio-pharmaceutical companies, venture capitals, start-ups and non-profits healthcare – and engage with sector specialists through visits and workshops to discover diverse career paths in biotechnology and life sciences.

Duration: 7 weeks in total (internship working period - 6 weeks)

Interns will:

Acquire practical skills that are applicable in the workplace.
Work with translational researchers and biotech professionals.
Gain hands-on exposure in one of these areas: R&D, business/product development, investment, project management or marketing communications.
Participate in the HKLSS-core program, including lab visits, study tours, conversations with C-suite executives, and networking activities.
Be given priority in enrolling in our Mentorship Scheme.

Eligibility

Senior-year undergraduate or postgraduate students, aged 18 or above, with an academic qualification in life sciences, biomedical sciences, medicine, data science or business (with a science or tech focus).
MRes, MPhil or PhD students will be prioritised for R&D positions.
Final-year students and fresh graduates are welcome.
Applicants are required to have the right to work at the respective internship location.