Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL) - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Joint Doctoral Training Program Admissions Guide (2021)

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深圳湾实验室(生命信息与生物医药广东省实验室)是广东省委、省政府以培育创建国家实验室、打造国家实验室“预备队”为目标主导启动的广东省实验室。

实验室立足中国最具创新力的城市深圳，吸纳全国乃至全球的顶尖人才，围绕生命信息，生物医药和医学工程研究三个方面，开展生物医学领域前沿研究，解决人口与健康领域的重大科学问题。实验室将面向国际前沿，站在国家高度，对接国家健康需求，紧密围绕建设粤港澳大湾区国际科技创新中心的目标，围绕向国家实验室迈进的目标，按照国际一流的高标准建设实验室。

Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (hereinafter referred to as SZBL), initiated by Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, is one of the second batch of the Guangdong Provincial Laboratories. SZBL is founded under the provincial government’s initiative of establishing and developing a host of high quality research institutes in Guangdong province with the aim of having a few of them eventually becoming National Laboratories. SZBL is led by the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality and the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, and jointly supported by relevant research institutions or universities in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao. The focus research areas of SZBL are bio-data science, bioengineering, and biomedicine.

联培项目介绍Introduction to the Joint Training Program

为贯彻落实《粤港澳大湾区发展规划纲要》，推进粤港澳高等教育和科研的深度合作，深圳湾实验室和香港科技大学拟开展博士生联合培养计划，共同招收生命科学、化学方向联合培养博士研究生，实行双导师指导，颁发香港科技大学博士学位。

In order to implement the Outline of Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promoting the in-depth cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in the area of higher education and scientific research, SZBL and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as HKUST) intend to launch a Joint PhD Student Training Program (hereinafter referred to as the Program). The Program enrolls PhD students in the fields of life science and chemistry, with the implementation of double advisors guidance, and awards the doctoral degree of the HKUST.

一、招生计划 Enrollment Plan

二、奖助学金 Studentship

深圳湾实验室为联培博士研究生提供最高4年的奖助学金资助。其中，在香港学习期间，深圳湾实验室按香港科技大学博士生标准提供奖助学金。在深圳湾实验室学习期间，按实验室相关制度评定和发放奖助学金。

SZBL will provide PhD candidates with a studentship for up to 4 years. Among them, during the study in Hong Kong, SZBL will provide studentship in accordance with the standard for postgraduate student of the HKUST. During the study in SZBL, the studentship will be granted in accordance with the relevant standard of the SZBL.

三、学习费用 Tuition and Fees

学生需按时向香港科技大学缴纳学费及其他相关费用。若学习年限超过最高资助年限（4年），超出费用由学生自理。

Students are required to pay tuition and other related fees to the HKUST. If the period of study exceeds the maximum funding period (4 years), students shall be responsible for the extra costs.

四、申请要求 Application Requirements

申请人必须符合香港科技大学的所有入学要求（参阅https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/home）。在深圳湾实验室预报名阶段应满足以下条件：

1. 学历：在认可院校取得学士学位，并有良好表现。

2. GPA： 硕士起点学生本科及硕士GPA均达到3.0/4，本科起点学生GPA达到3.0/4。

3. 英语：申请人须具备下列其中一项英文能力:

托福-网考（iBT）:80

托福-纸考（pBT）:550

新托福（revised paper-delivered test）:60分(阅读、听力和写作总分)

雅思(学术类):总分:6.5分，单科:5.5分

注意：

1) 如有下列情况，申请者无需提供托福或雅思成绩

a、母语为英语。

b、获得学士学位(或同等学历) 的学校以英语为教学语言。

2) 英语成绩必须保证在2021年10月仍在两年的有效期内。

3) 英语成绩单可在提交申请后补交。

The applicant must meet all admission requirements of the HKUST (see https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/home for reference). The following conditions should be met in the pre-registration for SZBL:

1. Education background: A bachelor’s or a master’s degree in recognized institutions with outstanding performance.

2. GPA: the GPA shall reach 3.0/4 in all previous degree program.

3. English: Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

TOEFL-iBT: 80

TOEFL-pBT: 550

TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5

Note:

1) Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if：

a. Their first language is English, or

b. They obtained the bachelors degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.

2) All English test score reports should be valid by October 1, 2021.

3) TOEFL or IELTS score can be submitted after the official online application of HKUST.

五、申请流程 Application Process

申请人须在深圳湾实验室预报名，具体流程如下：

The application process is as follows:

第一批截止时间 Deadline for the first batch

第二批截止时间 Deadline for the second batch

（一） 准备申请材料 Preparation of application materials

1.《2021深圳湾实验室-香港科技大学联合培养博士研究生申请表》（英文，见附件）；

2. Resume（CV）（英文）；

3. 个人陈述（英文）；

4. 研究计划（英文）；

5. 推荐信两封（英文）；

6. 托福/雅思考试成绩单扫描件；

7. 成绩单扫描件（须加盖毕业院校教务章；附上成绩单说明及打分规则，通常在成绩单的背面。）；

8. 身份证扫描件（香港申请人:香港身份证/港澳居民来往内地通行证；中国大陆的申请人:中国大陆身份证/ 港澳通行证/护照；其他申请人:护照）；

9. 学历学位证书扫描件、学历和学籍信息认证文件《教育部学历证书电子注册备案表》和《教育部学籍在线验证报考》网址：http://www.chs i.com.cn/（应届毕业生入学前必须获得学位证及毕业证，否则无法取得入学资格）；

10. 其他有助于申请的材料（如：毕业论文、学术论文、出版物、专利、荣誉证书，职业资格证书扫描件等）。

1. Application Form for SZBL-HKUST Joint PhD Program (see attachment);

2. Resume (CV) (English);

3. Personal statement (English);

4. Research proposal (English);

5. Two~five letters of recommendation (English);

6. Scanned copy of TOEFL/IELTS test report;

7. Scanned copy of transcript (must be stamped with the seal of the school; be attached with the transcript description and grading scale, which are usually on the back of the transcript);

8. Scanned copy of ID card (Hong Kong applicants: Hong Kong ID card/ Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents; Applicants from the Chinese Mainland:ID Card/Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao/Passport; other applicants: passport);

9. Scanned copy of academic degree certificate, academic credentials and academic status information certification, Electronic Registration Record Form for Educational Certificate of Ministry of Education, and Online Verification Examination of Academic Status of Ministry of Education. Website: http://www.chsi.com.cn/ (if the degree program is not yet completed during application, the degree certificate must be obtained before enrolling.);

10. Additional materials (such as thesis, publications, patents, honor certificate, and professional certificate).

（二）投递申请材料 Submission of application materials

请将PDF版申请材料打包发送至admission@szbl.ac.cn。如有意向导师，同时抄送意向导师邮箱。邮件题目：香港科大联合培养-专业方向-申请者姓名-（意向导师）

Please emailed all required application materials (in PDF version) to admission@szbl.ac.cn If there is a specific advisor whose research is of interest to you, please also CC the potential supervisor.Email subject: HKUST joint PhD – areas of research- name of applicant-(specific advisor whose research is of interest to you)

六、联系人 Contact Information

联 系 人(Contact)：徐老师 Ms.Xu

联系电话(Tel. )：+86 (0)755-26923202

电子邮箱(Email)： admission@szbl.ac.cn

七、附件 Attachment

《2021深圳湾实验室-香港科技大学联合培养博士研究生申请表》

SZBL-HKUST-Joint PhD Application form-2021

附件请见官网please visit the official website for attachment.

八、导师信息 Supervisor Information

更多信息请见深圳湾实验室官网

https://www.szbl.ac.cn/scientificresearch/researchteam/

For more information, please visit the official Shenzhen Bay Laboratory website .

https://www.szbl.ac.cn/scientificresearch/researchteam/