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Summer research scholarships 2024 applications now open!

ShortestPathLab is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 Monash Summer Research Scholarships are now open! 🎉

If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to dive deep into the world of pathfinding search, this is your chance to get hands-on experience with innovative research projects.

Application Details

  • Opening Date: 12 August 2024
  • Closing Date: 30 August 2024, 5 PM AEST

This summer, ShortestPathLab is offering two exciting research projects:

1. Posthoc: The Pathfinding Search Visualiser and Debugger

In this project, you’ll work on enhancing Posthoc, an award-winning tool that helps researchers visualise and debug pathfinding algorithms. Your role will involve implementing new features that will make it easier for researchers to create and use visualisations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a tool that is crucial for understanding and improving complex algorithms.

For project details and how to apply, see here.

2. Multi-agent Pathfinding Search with Real Robots

If you’re fascinated by robotics and multi-agent systems, this project is for you. You’ll be tasked with developing an architecture that enables real robots to coordinate and execute plans together. This research has real-world applications in areas like automated warehouses, autonomous vehicles, and more. You’ll get to see your work in action as robots collaborate to solve complex tasks!

For project details and how to apply, see here.

Why Apply?

Participating in the Summer Research Program at Monash University offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leading researchers in the field of pathfinding search. You’ll gain valuable skills, make meaningful contributions to ongoing research, and potentially lay the groundwork for future academic or industry pursuits.

How to Apply

Interested students should apply through the Monash University Summer Research Program portal by the deadline. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of these groundbreaking projects — submit your application before 5 PM AEST on 30 August 2024!

For more information, please visit the Monash University Summer Research Program website. We look forward to seeing your applications and welcoming you to ShortestPathLab this summer!