Program Overview

Summer Research Internship Program

The Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Summer Research Internship Program aims to promote international research collaboration and enhance the academic environment at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It offers excellent undergraduate students from all around the world the opportunity to spend a summer working in a world-class research laboratory alongside prominent research professors. It will prepare undergraduate students for further studies through intensive research experience with faculty mentors and enrichment activities.

About Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a higher education institute in China that enjoys a long history and a world-class reputation. Over 129 years, SJTU has become a top comprehensive and research-oriented international university in China. SJTU enjoys an ever-increasing level of excellence in scientific research and technological innovation.

Program Details

• Duration: June 30, 2025 – August 10, 2025
• The program offers participants the opportunity to work with top Chinese professors, fellows, and students.
• Participants will develop their research skills by attending lectures with topics such as “How to Write a Research Essay” and “How to Collaborate on a Project”.
• Participants will also learn about Chinese language and culture, which will enhance their intercultural awareness and communication.

What will participants receive?

• Knowledge of the top research projects in China
• The opportunity to work with top Chinese professors, fellows, and students
• A good foundation for a career in academic research
• The opportunity to co-author a scientific paper
• Exposure to Chinese language and culture
• A rewarding and unforgettable experience in China

Eligibility Requirements

• Students from overseas (Non-Chinese Citizens), Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao are eligible to apply.
• Students must have completed at least one year of an undergraduate program and be currently enrolled as an undergraduate.
• Hold at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Students from non-English speaking countries must provide an English language proficiency certificate: an IELTS with a score of no less than 6.0 or a TOEFL with a score of no less than 78 points. If you are studying in a fully English-taught program, you must provide the relevant certificates.
• Additional requirements vary according to the laboratory

Timeline

• Completion of the online application: January to May, 2025
• Notification of the application result: February to May, 2025
• Registration: June 30, 2025
• Opening Ceremony: July 1, 2025
• Internship: June 30 – August 10, 2025
• Finishing the program survey of issuing of certificates: August 30, 2025
• Transcript delivery: September 2025

Program Projects

• S024 Metaverse Creative Practice
• S023 Reduced Order Models, Data Assimilation and Digital Twins
• S022 Exploring Sustainability