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Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE) Surgical Robotics Assistantship

Interdisciplinary research post based at VISE developing steerable needles, transoral surgical robots, and augmented-reality surgical guidance systems.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BSc in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
English language proficiency: English standard satisfied
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated background in continuum robotics, medical image guidance, or haptic interfaces
Recommendation letters: Two faculty recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: NIH-funded research assistantship ($39,500 USD/year) + full tuition waiver
Application fee: $0 (enrolled graduate students)
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by NIH training grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 10, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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