CMU’s Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) program provides undergraduate students from over 50 countries around the world with opportunities to participate in a 11-week research immersion. You will explore robotics labs and topics, meet with leaders in the field, attend workshops, be coached and mentored, present and publish your research, and grow as a scholar.

You will be joining Carnegie Mellon University, a world-renowned center for technology and innovation shaping our world. CMU is top-ranked for computer science, artificial intelligence specialization, and robotics. We launched the first academic department in robotics, the first Ph.D. in robotics, and is the world’s largest university-affiliated robotics research group. RISS alumni have received millions of dollars in scholarships to attend graduate school at top-ranked universities worldwide, including Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science.

• Scholarships will fund your exploration of robotics and AI.
• You will be mentored by world-renowned scientists and a supportive community of experienced alumni.
• The research and skills you develop during RISS will open doors to new opportunities (e.g., graduate school AND industry).