Each year, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society offers financial support for Technical Education Programs (RAS-TEP), also known as “Seasonal Schools.” In efforts to bring RAS closer to its membership, programs are held each year across the globe in person or virtually. RAS hopes to make the Technical Education Programs available to anyone, regardless of where you live.
The RAS-TEP program is run by the RAS Educational Activities Board (EAB). The Board will review proposals and select the TEP programs each year. The program sponsors schools around the world, to be held in person, virtual or as a hybrid. Proposals must be submitted to one of the three tracks listed below. Please note that organizers may apply to only one track per cycle.
Funding should be used to reduce the event cost for RAS Student Members, to extend the schools reach and impact, and to assist in securing high quality instructors.
The review of summer school proposals is based on assessments from two different viewpoints, the first one with respect to the general structure, including organizational matters and budget, and the second one with respect to the technical content.
The Education Committee will check the general organizational structure of the summer school, including budget aspects and guide through the general application process.
Suited Technical Committees (TCs) of the RAS must endorse the proposal. Current TCs are listed at: www.ieee-ras.org/technical-committees.
For complete details on proposing a RAS-TEP, visit the TEP Hosting Guidelines.
Key dates for 2026 proposals
