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Brainport Eindhoven Autonomous Racing Doctoral Fellowship

Four-year doctoral fellowship in the Control Systems group developing model predictive control (MPC) for high-speed autonomous racing at the limits of tire adhesion.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master of Science in systems and control, robotics, electrical, or mechanical engineering with distinction.
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis and proposed doctoral research statement.
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters from professors.

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

Financial support / stipend
Four-year full Dutch salaried appointment: €2,770/month rising to €3,539/month plus full social benefits and research computing budget
Application fee
€0
Tuition / joining costs
€0 tuition (salaried university employee)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 28, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official TU Eindhoven - University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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