OpenFieldUW Ubiquitous Computing & Mobile Health Summer Graduate Practicum
Twelve-week paid summer research placement within the UbiComp Lab led by MacArthur Fellow Shwetak Patel, developing smartphone-based non-invasive medical screening algorithms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled Master's or PhD student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Bioengineering
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated mobile sensing, embedded firmware, or physiological signal processing skills
- Recommendation letters
- One academic advisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $38/hour paid research appointment + prototype hardware budget
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (paid research practicum)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Washington documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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