Life Sciences Summer Internship Program 2027 and Mentorship Scheme 2027/28

LIFE SCIENCES SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2027

As research, commercialization and AI continue to reshape life sciences, HKLSS offers a unique life sciences internship program in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, empowering emerging biotech talent to explore cutting-edge science, the latest technologies and the future of life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

Selected interns join HKLSS's 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.

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 the HKLSS Mentorship Scheme

ELIGIBILITY
• Senior-year undergraduate and 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 prioritized for R&D positions
• Final-year students and fresh graduates are welcome

Duration: 7 weeks (Internship – 6 weeks)

Application Open: 20 Oct 2026

First Round Application Deadline: 14 Nov 2026

Final Round Application Deadline: 28 Nov 2026

Deposit: HK$2,500

For enquiries, please contact HKLSS at internship@hklss.org.

More details: https://www.hklss.org/programs-and-events/life-sciences-summer-internship-program

MENTORSHIP SCHEME 2027/28

The HKLSS Mentorship Scheme is designed to cultivate young students in the life sciences, biomedical sciences and biotechnology disciplines, equipping them with workplace knowledge, soft skills, and the ability to network and build meaningful connections.

Guided by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and senior executives from a wide range of professions in life sciences and biotechnology industries, mentees will be able to learn, grow, and identify their directions. HKLSS also invites senior executives from a wide range of professions in life sciences industry as mentors to nurture young talents from a different perspective.

All mentors specialize in the following sectors:
• AI and digital innovation
• Business development
• Entrepreneurship
• Governance and compliance
• Healthcare
• Investment
• Non-profits
• Research and development

MENTEES WILL BE ABLE TO
• Identify and develop academic and career opportunities
• Stay up-to-date with the most current trends in information and technology
• Expand personal and professional networks
• Learn about biotech developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland

ELIGIBILITY
• Students in engineering, healthcare, medicine, sciences, and technology
• Freshmen and college students are also welcome to apply

Application Open: 20 Oct 2026

First Round Application Deadline: 14 Nov 2026

Final Round Application Deadline: 28 Nov 2026

For enquiries, please contact HKLSS at mentorship@hklss.org.

More details: https://www.hklss.org/programs-and-events/mentorship?utm_source=partners

Information Seminars – Summer Internship Program 2027 & Mentorship Scheme 2027/28

With alumni sharing & networking

28 Oct 2026 (Wed)

Time: 7pm

Venue: Nan Fung Tower, Central

11 Nov 2026 (Wed)

Time: 7pm

Venue: AIRSIDE, Kai Tak

Information seminar only

25 Nov 2026 (Wed)

Time: 7pm (HKT)

Format: Virtual

If you have any questions, please contact HKLSS at register@hklss.org.

More details: https://hklss.glueup.com/event/information-seminars-summer-internship-program-2027-mentorship-scheme-2027-28-194315/