We seek strong doctoral, M.S., and undergraduate candidates who are good communicators, comfortable with programming, hardworking, determined, and interested in the lab’s research, preferably with relevant research experience and/or an M.S. degree for Ph.D. applicants.
As an interdisciplinary research lab, we welcome candidates in computer science, robotics, informatics, HCI, engineering, psychology, design, cognitive science, or a related area.
Women, students from underrepresented and underserved groups that are traditionally disadvantaged, and domestic US students are strongly encouraged to apply!
— Prof. Zhao Han, Lab Director
Contents
Graduate Opportunities
Ph.D. Opportunities
Prospective Ph.D. Students
Funding
Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and fellowships with guidance from the Office of National Scholars:
- Department of CSE scholarships
- College of Engineering scholarships
- Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships page by the Office of Admissions
- Funding page by the Office of Graduate Studies, including
- Office of Financial Aid resources
M.S. Opportunities
Prospective M.S Students
Please visit the prospective graduate students webpage and apply for the Master of Science program with the thesis option.
Current USF M.S. Students (Thesis Option)
If you are interested in pursuing research related to the lab’s, I can be your advisor (major professor). Please contact CSE graduate student advisor and lab director Prof. Zhao Han.
Funding
M.S. students are usually self-funded. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and fellowships with guidance from the Office of National Scholars:
- Department of CSE scholarships
- College of Engineering scholarships
- Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships page by the Office of Admissions
- Funding page by the Office of Graduate Studies, including
- Office of Financial Aid resources
If I become your major professor, I may advise on your fellowship application for Ph.D. admissions.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Prospective Undergraduate Students
Please visit the USF Office of Admissions to apply for or transfer to Computer Science.
Current USF Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students are usually self-funded. Please read the Undergraduate Research at USF webpage and explore the following options.
1. Course credits
- IDS 4914 by the Office of High Impact Practices & Undergraduate Research
- Independent study (CIS 4900)
- Supervised research (CIS 4915)
2. [Unavailable] 70% funded by the RARE Lab, 30% funded by the College of Engineering (30%)
Once you are ready, please fill out this form or contact Prof. Zhao Han with your CV and unofficial transcript.
Funding
Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships: