Pathways@RSS workshop aims to increase participation, especially among students early in their studies and careers, by providing guidance and inspiration for pursuing a future in robotics. We welcome students who are eager to explore the vast opportunities in robotics, whether in research, industry, or entrepreneurship. Through interactive discussions, mentorship, and insights from experts, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the pathways leading to a successful career in robotics.
Fellowships will be awarded to selected BSc, MSc, and 1st and 2nd year PhD students. Priority will be given to students who have not previously attended RSS and/or are new to the robotics research community.
Submission requirements, to be submitted through the Google Form below:
You must currently be enrolled in a BSc, MSc, or Ph.D. program in a robotics-related field (e.g., Computer Science or other related fields)
An updated CV
A brief statement (up to 500 words) describing the benefit this fellowship would provide to you
A brief statement (up to 500 words) describing how your participation in this event is in line with the goals of Pathways@RSS
Optional (but recommended): A brief recommendation from your current mentor, outlining the benefit of this fellowship to you and your continued studies
Optional supplemental material: this could be a link to your portfolio of robotics-related projects, videos, code, or any other highlights that you would want to share with us (only submit links)
Only complete applications with all the above materials (except from items marked as optional) will be considered.
The fellowship will cover the following:
Travel cost (air-fare only) to attend RSS in person
Lodging in the University of Southern California (USC) dormitories, shared with one other Pathways@RSS fellow for the entirety of the conference (June 20th to June 26th)
Registration for the full RSS conference (includes workshops and main conference)
Note: No other expenses, except for what is mentioned above, will be covered
The fellowship will be facilitated through reimbursements only. This means that fellows are expected to pay for the airfare on their own, and we will reimburse your cost after the conference. We will provide lodging for fellows, and we will provide 100% discount codes for the conference registration.
Notifications of acceptance will be sent by April 15th (Updated)
Note that the application deadline is March 21st, 2025. Early applications are encouraged! We will notify accepted fellows in late March to leave enough time for travel organization and potential visa needs.