PhD Research Internships in Robotics, Robot Foundation Models, Agentic Robotics, and Precise Manipulation NVIDIA in United States

NVIDIA Robotics is hiring PhD research interns for its teams in Santa Clara (US) and Shanghai (China) . The research areas mentioned include robot learning , RL post-training , whole-arm manipulation (WAMs) , real2sim2real , and dexterity . This looks like a strong fit for students working in robotics, computer science, and related engineering fields. The post does not list detailed eligibility criteria, funding, or a deadline. It simply asks interested candidates to complete the linked form. Ho...

Assistant Professor Tong Huang at San Diego State University is recruiting two fully funded PhD students for Fall 2027 through the SDSU–UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program . Research interests include domain-tailored AI , cyber-physical security , and modeling and control of inverter-based power grids . The broader lab theme also connects to resilient power grids , cyber security , dynamics of networked IBRs , and renewable integration . This is a fully funded PhD opportunity . The post does not...

Peng Edward Wang at Case Western Reserve University is looking for a new PhD student to join an NSF-funded project on Anticipatory Robotics: World Model and Generative Planning for Safe, Human-Aligned Autonomy . The research focuses on robotic welding , including developing a welding-specific foundation model to predict welding state evolution under candidate task conditions and torch manipulation, and to optimize and plan safe robotic actions for consistent welding quality. The project also aim...

ADA University, in collaboration with George Washington University (USA), is accepting applications for the 2027 PhD Studies Opportunity Program. This doctoral opportunity is in Computer Engineering , Computer Science , and Electrical Engineering , and is presented as an international academic environment for research-focused candidates. Institution: ADA University, in partnership with George Washington University. Degree level: PhD. Research areas: computer engineering, computer science, electr...

NVIDIA is hiring PhD interns across a range of roles spanning science, engineering, and physical AI . This is a research-oriented internship opportunity for doctoral students interested in hard problems at the intersection of advanced computing, embodied intelligence, and real-world impact. The post highlights work at the edge of research and practical deployment, making it especially relevant for students in Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , Robotics , and related technical fields. Th...