2009 Summer Internship in Autonomous Robotics
@ The National University of Ireland Maynooth
supported by the Science Foundation of Ireland

Introduction
NUI Maynooth, following a very successful year as joint winners of the 2008 International RoboCup Soccer Standard Platform League, has been awarded funding by the Science Foundation of Ireland under the UREKA (Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award) program. The goal of the Summer Internship on Autonomous Robotics (SIAR) at NUI Maynooth is to engage students in research projects which focus on the technological issues surrounding autonomous humanoid robotic soccer. Internships are available for a period of 10 weeks, commencing on the 8th June 2009 and allow for a scholarship of €300/week, together with support for travel costs for international students. The internships are available to selected students studying, but not yet in their final year, of a bachelor’s degree in Computing, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics or other suitable disciplines. Further information on Autonomous Robotics and the SIAR program at NUIM can be obtained from http://www.nuim.ie/robocup .

Selection Criteria
Applicants for the summer internships will be selected according to the following criteria:
•	Ability and creativity in Computing, Engineering or Applied Mathematics
•	Computer programming skills
•	Interest in research
•	Written and spoken English skills
•	Requirements for some level of balance in Irish/EU/non-EU students, and also gender balance

Instructions
Complete and email the following documents to 

1.	The attached cover sheet
2.	A two page curriculum vitae detailing academic credentials, grades and relevant experience.
3.	A letter of recommendation from a full time lecturer or professor at your University who is familiar with your academic work.
4.	A personal statement, of no more than one A4 page, on why you are interested in the internship.

The closing date for applications is 9th March 2009.

2009 Summer Internship in Autonomous Robotics
Cover Sheet
Personal Information
Family Name		
Given Names		
email address		
Home Address	

Nationality		
Phone Number		
Gender		
University Information	
University at which you are enrolled		
Web Address for the University		
Degree in which you are enrolled		
Enrolment Status (Full Time or Part Time)		
Expected Year of Completion		
English Background	
Is English your first language?		
If not, please answer the following:	
For how many years have you spoken English?		
List any qualifications you have in the English Language (e.g. courses of study, IELTS, TOEFL or other results)		

Contact details for Referee
Title		
Family Name		
Given Names		
email address		
Business Address	

Phone Number		

Project area preferences – number from 1 (1st) to 3 (last preference)
Project Area	Preference	
Sensor Processing & Inference (SPI)		
Balance Control and Action (BCA)		
Learning, Planning and Coordination (LPA)