Each year, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) offers financial support for its Technical Education Program (TEP), also known as its “Seasonal Schools” program. The RAS TEP program is jointly run by the RAS Educational Activities Board (EAB) and the RAS Technical Activities Board (TAB). The program sponsors schools around the world, to be held in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format.
Program Updates: This year, the program has been updated to better serve the diverse needs of the robotics community. Proposals must now be submitted to one of the three tracks listed below. Please note that organizers may apply to only one track per cycle.
Main Track TEP: Designed for established research programs, this track focuses on cutting-edge, research oriented content for early stage graduate students. Proposals should come from teams with a strong history of RAS engagement and publication. (Funding: Up to $25,000 USD)
Emerging Track TEP: Designed for regions with nascent robotics communities, this track builds fundamental knowledge and research capacity from the ground up. It focuses on institutions or participants with limited prior access to established robotics research programs. (Funding: Up to $10,000 USD)
Practitioner Track TEP: Designed for undergraduate chapters and newcomers to the field, this track focuses on capacity development, hands-on tools, and practical technologies. (Funding: Up to $10,000 USD)
The submission form can be found here. More information regarding track criteria and guidelines can be found on this page; reach out to [email protected] with questions.
The application submission deadline is 15 April 2026.
