Fully Funded Fall 2027 PhD in UT Austin’s INSPIRE Lab — Dr Zhaomiao Guo
University of Texas at Austin
Dr Zhaomiao Guo is recruiting one fully funded PhD student for Fall 2027 research on AI, optimization and decision intelligence for infrastructure systems at UT Austin.
UT Austin’s INSPIRE Lab is recruiting one PhD student for a Fall 2027 start. Under Dr Zhaomiao Guo, the work will focus on artificial intelligence, optimization and decision intelligence for infrastructure systems, including transportation and energy applications. The lab says the position is fully funded. Applicants must make a formal application through the Cockrell School of Engineering. Dr Guo also asks candidates to email a CV directly so the application receives his attention. The lab page does not state a deadline or exact funding amount; check the appropriate graduate programme’s admission requirements and current deadline.
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Benefits
One fully funded PhD position. The lab’s official announcement does not give the stipend amount, tuition breakdown or funding duration; candidates should confirm these terms with the programme.
Eligibility summary
Strong quantitative and programming background preferred. Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the relevant UT Austin Cockrell School of Engineering PhD programme. The lab page does not specify nationality restrictions.
Requirements
Submit a formal graduate application to UT Austin. Also email Dr Guo at zguo@utexas.edu with your CV, education background, GPA, research interests and expertise, and publications if any. Use the subject line “UT Transportation PhD Positions”.
Documents required
Formal Cockrell School of Engineering graduate application; email Dr Guo a CV with education, GPA, research interests and expertise, and any publications. Check programme admission page for its complete document requirements.
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How to submit applications
Verified against UT Austin INSPIRE Lab and Cockrell graduate admissions pages on 18 October 2026. Lab announcement gives no exact deadline or funding amount.
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