OpenFieldMcity Autonomous Vehicle Proving Ground Research Assistantship
Field-based research post at Mcity, the world's premier purpose-built testing environment for connected and automated vehicles, evaluating edge-case safety algorithms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- English language proficiency
- English standard met
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in V2X communication, LiDAR point cloud perception, or real-time vehicle control
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate student research assistantship (GSRA): $39,000 USD/year + tuition waiver
- Application fee
- $0 (enrolled graduate students)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered through USDOT research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Michigan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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