Call for SPARX Mentee-Mentor Pair Applications

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) is excited to announce the call for applications for the Support Program to foster Academic Relationships and eXchange (SPARX)!

SPARX is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring researchers from developing countries or scholars at risk and experienced faculty in well-established robotics laboratories. This program fosters a collaborative environment that promotes learning, growth, impactful research, and academic engagement.

Additional details such as eligibility and available mentors are listed on the website: https://www.ieee-ras.org/membership/dei-committee/support-program-to-foster-academic-relationships-and-exchange

Submission Details

To be considered for the SPARX program, the mentee must submit the joint mentee-mentor proposal through the official form.

We encourage passionate robotics enthusiasts who have formed a pair to seize this opportunity and embark on a transformative journey toward academic excellence and innovation without borders!

For further details and updates about the SPARX initiative, please visit the SPARX website or contact us directly at [email protected]

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