OpenFieldMarine Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Regulatory Governance Fellowship
One-year post-master's fellowship investigating collision regulations (COLREGs), AI liability, and sensor fusion in unmanned cargo vessels.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in maritime law, naval architecture, or autonomous systems
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 1,500-word research proposal on maritime autonomous systems policy
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £18,500 annual research grant plus simulation access at Warsash
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Solent University Southampton documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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