PCKKSCA is for current full-time CUHK students only. Any student who graduates before the submission date (i.e., 3rd March 2023) will not be qualified.

PCKKSCA is for current full-time CUHK students, no matter you are local or non-local student. However, an exchange student for just one term or one year is ineligible.

Every entry must be supervised and/or endorsed by a faculty member of CUHK. Thus, please invite a faculty member (teaching staff, not research staff) whose research interests are related to your project in order to endorse your application. You may contact us for assistance if you have problem in finding a supervisor or endorser.

Every application must be supervised and/or endorsed by a faculty member of CUHK. Research staff can serve as one of the supervisors or endorsers with a faculty member. Please discuss with your supervisor to invite a faculty member (teaching staff, not research staff) whose research interests are related to your project in order to endorse your application as well.

Yes, please be reminded that the project should not be awarded with prizes in any international or national competitions. Moreover, it should not be published in full in a journal. However, this limitation does not apply to conference abstracts.

As the participants may be nominated to compete for the national competitions in Mainland China and/or overseas competitions, English/Putonghua will be recommended as the language for presentation.

Live demo, prototype, video, and powerpoint presentation are recommended. The whole presentation, including set up, should be limited to 6 minutes maximum. There will be 4 minutes Q&A time after your presentation.

Yes, we strongly recommend you having a trial-run as rehearsal, testing the equipment, and counting the time. Shortlisted candidates will be informed the detailed arrangements in due course.