Lone Star UAS Autonomous Flight Research Fellowship

Prestigious research fellowship conducting beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone flight experiments, detect-and-avoid radar testing, and disaster airspace monitoring.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled graduate student in engineering, computer science, or geospatial science with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Autonomous UAS flight experiment proposal
Recommendation letters: LSUASC faculty mentor recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: $6,000 stipend, FAA test-range access, and flight telemetry data processing compute allowance
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Funded through FAA Center of Excellence and Lone Star UAS Institute

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

Official university details ↗TAMU Corpus Christi guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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