Fall 2026–Spring 2028 Notice

The AI MIND Lab research team for the 2026–2028 academic year has been finalized. No additional Ph.D. students, graduate research assistants, or other researchers are being accepted at this time.

Ph.D. Students

The AI MIND Lab expects its Ph.D. students to develop a strong publication record. As a general research target, students should work toward leading at least three peer-reviewed conference papers at highly selective venues, such as NeurIPS, CVPR, AACR, or MICCAI, and three full-length journal articles in respected, high-impact venues before graduation. All Ph.D. students are expected to maintain active and sustained research engagement throughout the year. 

UCF Computer Science Ph.D. Application Deadlines

Fall Admission

• December 1: International applicants

• July 1: Domestic applicants

Spring Admission

• July 1: International applicants

• December 1: Domestic applicants

Prospective applicants should consult the official UCF Graduate Studies doctoral admissions page for current information. Admission to UCF does not guarantee placement in the AI MIND Lab.

Participation Requirements

Because the lab’s research may involve sensitive clinical data, regulated resources, and long-term collaborative projects, the AI MIND Lab does not accept informal volunteer researchers. All participants must have an appropriate UCF affiliation and participate through an approved academic appointment, course, employment arrangement, or other structured research mechanism.

Students are expected to maintain professionalism, attend scheduled meetings, complete assigned responsibilities, meet established milestones and deadlines, communicate progress and challenges promptly, and contribute substantively to the lab’s research. Attendance alone does not constitute active participation.

Research assistantships and other paid appointments are time limited and are not automatically renewed. Renewal depends on satisfactory research progress, completion of assigned responsibilities, consistent attendance and communication, adherence to established milestones, availability of funding, and compliance with applicable UCF policies and the terms of the appointment.

If a student repeatedly misses meetings or deadlines, remains unresponsive, fails to complete agreed-upon responsibilities, or demonstrates insufficient research progress, the student’s role or appointment may be reconsidered in accordance with applicable university policies and appointment terms.

Funding Notice

All current AI MIND Lab funding for graduate research assistants is committed to existing Ph.D. students through the end of 2028. Therefore, I am not currently considering external requests for funded GRA or other paid research positions. Due to the high volume of inquiries, I am unable to respond individually to emails solely requesting GRA, GA, GTA, TA, or other financial support. Please refer to this notice regarding funding availability before contacting me about such opportunities.