HYAB Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to the Mainland 2026
Overview
The Government collaborates with cultural, nature conservation, scientific research institutions and a media organisation in the Mainland to organise the "HYAB Thematic Youth Internship Programmes to the Mainland". Through the diverse, unique and in-depth thematic internship opportunities, the Programmes will help Hong Kong youth gain a deeper understanding of our country’s development and acquire knowledge of relevant disciplines and professional fields.
Key Features
Seven thematic internship programmes in collaboration with relevant Mainland institutions include:
- “Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum”, co-organised with the Palace Museum in Beijing;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Wolong Region of Giant Panda National Park”, co-organised with the Sichuan Provincial Administration of the Giant Panda National Park;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Chinese Academy of Sciences”, co-organised with the Chinese Academy of Sciences;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Dunhuang”, co-organised with the Dunhuang Academy;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Shandong on Marine Sciences”, co-organised with the Laoshan National Laboratory at Qingdao;
- “Youth Internship Programme at Wuyishan on Biodiversity Conservation”, co-organised with the Wuyishan National Park Administration; and
- “Youth Internship Programme at Hunan on Media Industry”, co-organised with Hunan Satellite TV.
The internship positions cover cultural heritage preservation, scientific research and technology, ecology and environmental conservation, and media. Apart from the internship, participants will also take part in field trips and other cultural exchange activities, enabling them to experience the achievements of the country in various fields.
Eligibility
- Aged between 18 and 30; and
- (i) a full time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card; or
(ii) a local full-time post-secondary student (including sub-degree, undergraduate, or postgraduate) holding a Hong Kong Identity Card.
Application and Enquiries
For more information, please refer to the programme details set out below:
(1) Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum
- Co-organisers：The Palace Museum in Beijing, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Hong Kong Volunteers Association
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 5 July to 15 August 2026 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as art, history, linguistics, architecture, and religious studies, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：16 and 17 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://hkvolunteers.org.hk/activity-sign-up/signup-activities/423 |
| Enquiries | Email：info@hkvolunteers.org.hk Tel.：2515 0666 |
(2) Youth Internship Programme at Wolong Region of Giant Panda National Park
- Co-organisers：The Sichuan Provincial Administration of the Giant Panda National Park, China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda, Ocean Park Hong Kong
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 11 June to 22 July 2026 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as nature conservation, natural science, sustainable development, geography, and new media, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：11, 18 and 20 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3117 |
| Enquiries | Email：steam@oceanpark.com.hk Tel.：3923 2951 |
(3) Youth Internship Programme at Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Co-organisers：Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hong Kong Volunteers Association
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 5 July to 15 August 2026 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as mechanical and automation engineering, physics, systems engineering, computer and data engineering, and mathematics, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：16 and 17 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://hkvolunteers.org.hk/activity-sign-up/signup-activities/424 |
| Enquiries | Email：info@hkvolunteers.org.hk Tel.：2515 0666 |
(4) Youth Internship Programme at Dunhuang
- Co-organisers：Dunhuang Academy, Youth Square
| No. of placements | 20 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 7 June to 18 July 2026 (6 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as Chinese, history, art, humanities and social sciences, tourism and hospitality, etc., with strong passions and basic knowledge towards Dunhuang culture. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：18 and 19 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://www.youthsquare.hk/play/DunHuangYouthInternship2026 |
| Enquiries | Email：eventmarketing@youthsquare.hk Tel.：3721 8888 |
(5) Youth Internship Programme at Shandong on Marine Sciences
- Co-organisers：Laoshan National Laboratory, Ocean Park Hong Kong
| No. of placements | 16 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 19 July to 8 August 2026 (3 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as marine science, natural science, environmental science, environmental engineering, geography, sustainable development, and nature conservation, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：11, 18 and 20 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3117 |
| Enquiries | Email：steam@oceanpark.com.hk Tel.：3923 2951 |
(6) Youth Internship Programme at Wuyishan on Biodiversity Conservation
- Co-organisers：Wuyishan National Park Administration, Wuyi University, Ocean Park Hong Kong
| No. of placements | 16 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 22 June to 12 July 2026 (3 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as Chinese Medicine and Chinese Medicine pharmacy, botany, nature conservation, food science, natural science, new media, and geography, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Briefing Sessions | Date：11, 18 and 20 March 2026 |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://oceanparkhongkong.ievent.hk/event/3117 |
| Enquiries | Email：steam@oceanpark.com.hk Tel.：3923 2951 |
(7) Youth Internship Programme at Hunan on Media Industry
- Co-organisers：Hunan Satellite TV, Journalism Education Foundation
| No. of placements | 16 |
|---|---|
| Internship period | From 4 July to 25 July 2026 (3 weeks) |
| Disciplines | Priority will be given to applicants in related disciplines such as journalism, communication, public relations, advertising, media production, and creative industries, etc. |
| Internship placements | Please refer to the Chinese version of our website. |
| Programme details and enrollment | https://jef.org.hk/chi/newsdetail.php?id=271 |
| Enquiries | Email：contact@jef.org.hk Tel.：2205 2233 |