OpenFieldEPFL Center for Intelligent Systems (CIS) Research Projects
Multidisciplinary research center at EPFL bringing together robotics, computer science, and microengineering to investigate autonomous mobile robots, intelligent sensors, and edge AI systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate student in Robotics, Computer Science, or Microengineering with top-tier record.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in autonomous systems, computer vision, or neuromorphic engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- CV, GitHub profile or portfolio, and academic recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research positions supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and European research grants
- Application fee
- Free application directly to affiliated principal investigators
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research placement.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 for collaborative lab placements
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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