Summer research abroad

Participating in a research programme abroad is a great way to develop your research skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest, and gain valuable experience that can boost your professional profile. 

Full details of the specific programmes on offer each year are made available on our Global Opportunities SharePoint site. Please note that the sample of programmes that have run at our partner universities in previous years below may vary each year and are therefore subject to change. 

You can find below some of the research programmes offered by our partner universities in previous years. Please be aware that programmes available each year vary and are subject to change. 

Current students can find out more about the specific research programmes on offer each year, eligibility to apply, and funding opportunities that may be available on our Global Opportunities SharePoint site. 

Canada: University of Alberta Research Experience

The University of Leeds partners with the University of Alberta to provide an exciting research opportunity for Leeds students. Each year, the University of Leeds selects a handful of successful applicants to take part and conduct their own research project in Edmonton, Alberta with projects ranging from Computer Science to Nursing.

South Korea: KAIST Individual Research Programme

The KAIST Individual Research Programme is a funded 4-week undergraduate research programme in July for students studying Engineering and Computing. It is a fantastic opportunity to spend the summer working on a research project at KAIST University in South Korea top 50 globally-ranked university (QS World University Rankings). The University of Leeds selects students to take part in this research exchange each year through an application process. There is a small number of places available to Leeds students and the exchange is open to Undergraduate students studying Engineering and Computing. 

In previous years, we have also seen students be successful in independently gaining a place onto research programmes offered by universities such as the University of California Santa Cruz, Chinese University of Hong Kong, LMU Munich, and Nanjing University.