5th Annual Marine Robotics Summer School

Applications are not open for the 5th annual Marine Robotics Summer School, which will take place from July 7–18 at Faial Island, in the Azores.

The summer school is open to up to 24 students from MIT and Portuguese universities who have a strong interest in marine robotics and oceanography, and especially in ocean observation, marine biology, marine ecology, and mapping of ecosystems. The summer school will provide a broad perspective on current research in marine robotics via lectures with MIT and Portuguese faculty and other renowned experts in the field, workshops, hands-on experience, time on the water, general ocean sciences talks and labs, as well as several social activities.

Who can Apply?

The summer school is open to 12 Master’s and first year PhD students from Portuguese universities, and 12 MIT (upper level) undergraduate and graduate students, in the fields of engineering science (e.g., mechanical, electrical, and similar), computer science, and oceanography. Students from other science fields such as marine biology, bioengineering, geology, geophysics, and that have a strong interest in marine robotics, are also welcome to apply.

The application process is open until March 25, 2025, 11:59 pm Lisbon time zone. The application can be filed via slideroom, and will need to include the following documentation:

1. Resume (2 pages Max).
2. Motivation letter (1-2 page)
3. Portfolio, a previous project example, or document (could be your thesis) that best represents your work so far.

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