OpenFieldBath Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Two-year prestigious independent research fellowship at the University of Bath offering teaching release, laboratory space, and progression to a permanent academic lectureship.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in robotics, artificial intelligence, or mechatronics with significant post-PhD trajectory
- English language proficiency
- Full professional English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantial record of top-tier conference and journal publications (e.g. ICRA, IROS, IEEE T-RO)
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referees
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- GBP 44,000 to GBP 52,000 annual salary plus GBP 20,000 research start-up fund
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (academic staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Autumn 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bath documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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