Robotics Doctoral Summer School

The Summer School is hosted by the Universities of York and Maastricht.

Who is it for?

Doctoral researchers in robotics, looking to deepen your understanding of the field's ethical and safety implications.

Our intensive summer school offers an opportunity to explore these crucial areas alongside colleagues from around the world.

Connect and build lasting connections with peers, learn from internationally renowned academics and develop lasting professional relationships.

About the programme

Led by experienced academics from the Universities of Maastricht and York, you'll:

• Work on a set of engaging case studies that bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives.
• Consider how to navigate the complex challenges of developing and deploying robotic systems ethically and safely.

As part of the programme, you'll also:

• Benefit from dedicated career development sessions designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your future career.
• Have the exciting opportunity to attend the last day of the TAROS Conference (taros-conference.org), on Friday 22nd August. Immerse yourself in the latest research and connect with the wider robotics community.
  • As part of the TAROS conference, you can apply to give a short presentation or present a poster. If you're interested, contact the CDT track chair via ymp@york.ac.uk before May. (This is in addition to the regular TAROS poster track open till the 5th of May.)
    
• Have the opportunity to take part in a range of social activities and networking opportunities.

This Summer School represents a great opportunity to broaden your expertise, enhance your research impact and position yourself at the forefront of responsible robotics innovation. It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, refine your skills and become a leader in the responsible development of robotics.

Costs and what's included

The programme fee is £760 for all five days.

As well as a full programme of sessions across five days and working with experts from Maastricht and York, additional benefits are:

• Self-catered accommodation is provided (single ensuite rooms) on campus at the University of York for the week.
  
• An arrival and departure lunch.
  
• The cost of social events is included in the programme fee.
  

Applicants can also apply for a bursary from the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) as part of the application form. We may not be able to provide funding for every successful applicant.

How to apply

Complete the application form by 11pm (GMT) on Sunday 25 May 2025.

As part of your application, you'll need to provide the following supporting information:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
  
• Letter of recommendation from your doctoral supervisor
• A brief statement of research interests (maximum 500 words).

Submit your application