CMU Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS)

WIGSAT - Women Inspiring Girls in STEM, Advancement & Training; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 5,950 - 8,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Seminars and professional development

Worldwide participation

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute offers a 12-week summer program for outstanding undergraduates worldwide to conduct robotics and AI research alongside CMU faculty.

Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend and free on-campus housing, and they participate in seminars, poster sessions, and professional development. The program welcomes all countries and actively recruits women and underrepresented groups. This is available in person or online.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students from around the world are eligible.
• Fellows work on cutting-edge robotics and AI research.
• Active participation in seminars and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct robotics and AI research alongside CMU faculty.
• Attend seminars and poster sessions.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Robotics research

AI research

Seminars

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

A 12-week summer research program at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute for outstanding undergraduate students from around the world to conduct cutting‑edge robotics and AI research alongside CMU faculty. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend plus free on‑campus housing and participate in seminars, poster sessions, and professional development. The program welcomes students from all countries and actively recruits women and underrepresented groups.

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Official Website riss.ri.cmu.edu

About This Program

A 12-week summer research program at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute for outstanding undergraduate students from around the world to conduct cutting‑edge robotics and AI research alongside CMU faculty. Fellows receive a $7,000 stipend plus free on‑campus housing and participate in seminars, poster sessions, and professional development. The program welcomes students from all countries and actively recruits women and underrepresented groups.

Program Details

• Field Engineering
• Level Undergraduate
• Country International
• Institution Carnegie Mellon University
• Online Available In person
• Funding / Award Yes
• Women-Only Program
• Open to all; women encouraged

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At a Glance

• Level Undergraduate
• Field Engineering
• Country International
• Funding Available

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