Westlake University ‘Frontiers of Life Sciences’ International Undergraduate Summer School 2025 – Hangzhou, Zhejiang (CN)
Job Description
Employer: Westlake University
- Employer
- Westlake University
- Location
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang (CN)
- Salary
- Tuition-free Event
- Closing date
- 16 Jun 2025
Job Details
Event Overview:
To all undergraduate students current studying life sciences or biomedical-related degrees, we are excited to announce that applications are open for the tuition-free Westlake University ‘Frontiers of Life Sciences’ International Undergraduate Summer School 2025. The 2-week program will be held from July 23rd to August 6th 2025 at Westlake University Yungu Campus in Hangzhou, China, and bring together the brightest minds from across the world to learn from and share cutting-edge life science research and innovations.
Event website:
https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/summer_sessions/international_undergraduate_summer_camp/
Apply here:
https://sls-summercamp.westlake.edu.cn/#/
Program Features
The program will be taught by leading and internationally-renowned professors from top universities and institutions. Students will be selected to attend for their outstanding academic and leadership potential, and we hope that the program will inspire you to become a future pioneer in the field of life sciences.
• Learn cutting-edge research techniques from renowned professors;
• Participate in discussions with international leaders in life sciences;
• Conduct advanced laboratory experiments in state-of-the-art facilities;
• Gain leadership and networking skills with peers in your field;
• Experience Chinese culture through tours to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Meet the Professors
An exciting 2-week, tuition-free program taught by leading, internationally-renowned professors from top institutions around the world.
(A-Z by Surname; confirmed as of April 2025)
- Katrin I. Andreasson, Stanford University
- Philip Beachy, Stanford University
- Lieping Chen, Yale University
- Don Cleveland, University of California, San Diego
- Yishi Jin, UC San Diego
- Jin Billy Li, Stanford University
- Manyuan Long, University of Chicago
- Tak W. Mak, University of Toronto
- Vivek Malhotra, Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona
- Dinshaw J. Patel, Sloan Kettering Institute
- Rao Yi, Capital Medical University
Eligibility:
The 2025 summer school is open to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year who are majoring in biology or life sciences related fields.
How to Apply?
More information about the program and how to apply for the 2025 summer camp are available on the event website:
https://en.westlake.edu.cn/admissions/summer_sessions/international_undergraduate_summer_camp/
Eligible candidates are required to complete an online application form and attach any requested documents.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for applying is May 11th at 24:00 (midnight), China Standard Time (CST).
Tuition & Expenses:
The program is tuition-free. Accommodation will be provided on-campus and you shall be given a daily meal allowance. Westlake University will reimburse domestic students for second-class railway seats between domestic cities, and economy class flights up to a value of 5,000 RMB for international students. Materials required for visa applications will be provided by the program organizers.
Contact Information:
Company
Westlake University
Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research-oriented university supported by public and private funding. The predecessor of Westlake University is Westlake Institute for Advanced Study. Founded by scientists including Yigong Shi, Shiyi Chen, Jianwei Pan and Yi Rao, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study was established in Hangzhou on December 10, 2016. On February 14, 2018, Westlake University was established with the approval of the Ministry of Education of China.
With the aim to be a world-class research and education institution, the university is committed to attracting the globally leading professors, developing state-of-the-art disciplines, cultivating world-class talents and making fundamental discoveries.
By 2026, Westlake University is expected to have about 5,000 full-time students (including 3,000 graduate students and 2,000 undergraduate students), 300 assistant, associate and full professors (including chair professors), 600 research, teaching, technical support and administrative staff, and around 900 postdoctoral fellows.
Within 10-15 years, the university aims to have globally leading research programs in some disciplines and to make significant contributions in basic research, technological innovation as well as translation.
- Location
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Hangzhou
China
Westlake University
