Robotics Ph.D. Program

If you would like to be considered for the Student-Applicant Support Program, please take note of the following deadlines: Please fill out this form ( link ) by 11:59pm EST, October 24, 2025. Your application material needs to be submitted by 11:59pm EST, Nov 7, 2025. Note: Information will be aggregated and anonymized to evaluate the impact of this program, but individual responses will be deleted at the end of this application cycle. All demographics questions are optional.

Applicants should scan their transcripts and upload the documents into the online application system themselves as part of the submission process. For students who are subsequently admitted and accept the offer of admission, an official paper transcript will be required prior to matriculation. Students will be reminded of this requirement on the “response to offer of admission” form.

A writing sample is not required but may be submitted if you feel this will enhance your application.

2 Letters of recommendation are required; 3 - 4 allowed. Letters of Recommendation: The most useful letters of recommendation are from people who know you well. In particular, consider choosing recommenders who can comment on your prior experience with research, your unique academic strengths, or your technical skills at an industry position. If a faculty member advised you for a research project, they are a particularly good choice. The level of detail that a recommender can provide is more important than their reputation. Once you have entered your recommenders information into your online application , a notification will be sent to your recommenders within 48 hours. These letters are a very important part of your application, and you should ensure that they are submitted into the electronic application system by the appropriate deadline. We will not accept paper copies of letters of recommendation.