# STEMHUB × Leading Future: ALIT Advanced Lab Immersive Training

> Source: https://www.leadingfuture.co.uk/en/programmes/advanced-lab-training · Updated: 2026-10-21 · Leading Future (智领未来)

**In short:** ALIT (Advanced Lab Immersive Training), run by STEMHUB and Leading Future, offers 4–8 weeks of in-person research training in Chinese laboratories for science and engineering students. Participants join live projects in five frontier fields at platforms such as Zhejiang University and Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes, guided by three mentors. It runs mainly in the winter and summer holidays; fees are on enquiry and recommendation letters are not guaranteed.

- **Format:** 4–8 weeks of in-person training in China
- **Structure:** 4-week foundation + optional 4-week deep training
- **Fields:** Five frontier research fields
- **Mentoring:** Lead, executive and operations mentors
- **Who it's for:** Students in science, engineering and related subjects with foundation skills in their chosen field
- **When:** Mainly winter and summer holidays; other times by arrangement

## Overview

ALIT (Advanced Lab Immersive Training, 前研集), run by STEMHUB and Leading Future, places students in real research laboratories in China for 4–8 weeks of in-person training. Participants join live research projects across five frontier fields and are supported by three mentors — a lead mentor, an executive mentor and an operations mentor.

Platforms include Zhejiang University and its affiliated research institutes and national laboratories, institutes within the Chinese Academy of Sciences system, the Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study (UCAS), and institutes linked to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Sun Yat-sen University, among others, matched according to open positions and each student's background. The first four weeks form a foundation stage that can be completed on its own; an optional further four weeks of deep training lead to a final project outcome.

## Highlights

### Intelligent systems and robotics

Research and development training in intelligent systems and robotics.

### Integrated circuits, chips and precision instruments

Hands-on lab work in integrated circuits, chips and precision instrumentation.

### New energy and new materials

Join ongoing research projects in new energy and advanced materials.

### Life sciences and precision medicine

Research training in life sciences and precision medicine.

### Computational science and industry large-model R&D

Practical R&D in computational science and large models for industry.

## Schedule

- **Weeks 1–4 · Foundation R&D training:** Join the project, take on R&D tasks and deliver staged outputs. This stage can be completed as a standalone project.
- **Weeks 5–8 · Optional deep training:** Subject to assessment and project arrangements, go deeper into R&D and produce a final project outcome.

## Universities and places

- Zhejiang University and its affiliated research institutes and national laboratories
- Institutes within the Chinese Academy of Sciences system
- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Institutes linked to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Nanjing Normal University
- Institutes linked to Sun Yat-sen University
- BGI Genomics
- Guangzhou Sino-Singapore International Innovation Research Institute

## What you come away with

- Certificate of training
- Project report
- Personal development report
- After mentor review, the option to request a mentor's recommendation letter or overall evaluation

## How it works

1. **Initial review of materials:** Submit your application materials for an initial review.
2. **Interview assessment:** An interview assesses your background and readiness for your chosen direction.
3. **Position matching:** You are matched to an open position and platform based on your background.
4. **Admission and joining the team:** Once admitted, you join the research team, supported by your lead, executive and operations mentors.

## Notes

- Held mainly during the winter and summer holidays; other times can be matched to needs and project schedules. Fees depend on duration and platform and are available on enquiry.
- Platforms and research directions are based on the programme handbook provided. Specific affiliated institutions, positions, cities and outcome requirements are subject to the latest position list and the programme agreement.
- Recommendation letters are based on actual participation and the mentor's independent evaluation; their content and strength are not guaranteed.
- The cover image is an AI-generated illustration of a campus research environment and does not represent a specific training site.

Brochure: https://www.leadingfuture.co.uk/brochures/advanced-lab-training.pdf

## FAQ

### Who can apply for the ALIT lab training programme?

Current students in science, engineering and related subjects can apply, provided they have foundation skills in the direction they are applying for. Applicants go through an initial review of materials, an interview assessment and position matching before admission.

### How long is the lab training and when does it take place?

Training runs for 4–8 weeks in person: a 4-week foundation stage that can be completed on its own, plus an optional 4 weeks of deep training. It takes place mainly during the winter and summer holidays, with other times arranged according to need and project schedules.

### What do students receive at the end, and is a recommendation letter guaranteed?

Students receive a certificate of training, a project report and a personal development report. After mentor review they may request a recommendation letter or overall evaluation, but its content and strength are based on actual participation and the mentor's independent judgement and are not guaranteed.

### How much does the ALIT programme cost?

Fees depend on the length of training and the research platform, and are available on enquiry. Contact Leading Future to request the latest positions list, which sets out the current platforms, positions and cities.

## Contact

Email info@leadingfuture.co.uk · WeChat LeadingFuture-73 · 25 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LW