Nicole Salomons PAIR Lab recruiting three funded HRI PhD students — 2027
Imperial College London
Professor Nicole Salomons’s PAIR Lab at Imperial College London is recruiting three fully funded PhD students in human–robot interaction for September 2027. Home and international applicants may apply by 1 December 2026.
The Personal, Assistive, and Intelligent Robotics (PAIR) Lab invites applications for three PhD topics: modelling groups of users; modelling group dynamics; and an open topic in human–robot interaction or collaboration. The lab works on educational robotics, multi-user robotics, social eldercare robotics and user modelling. Applicants should read the lab’s prior work and propose an original HRI question. The lab does not primarily work on robot control, SLAM or computer vision.
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Benefits
Three PhD positions are advertised as fully funded. The lab page does not state a stipend amount or detailed funding terms. It notes that joining offers are normally conditional on funding; applicants should confirm the precise award in their offer.
Eligibility summary
Open to home and international applicants. Imperial states a UK distinction-level master’s degree or equivalent is the minimum for PhD entry. Prior research experience is likely to be important given competition. The proposed topic must fit human–robot interaction.
Requirements
Follow Imperial Computing PhD application guidelines. Enter “HRI PhD Studentships” as the Proposed Research Topic and “Nicole Salomons” as the Proposed Research Supervisor. For optional questions to the lab, use subject “HRI PhD Applications” and attach an updated CV.
Documents required
Research proposal tailored to one of the advertised topics and the standard Imperial Computing PhD application materials. Check the official application guidelines for the complete document list.
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How to submit applications
Official PAIR Lab Join Us page verified 19 October 2026. Deadline 1 December 2026; exact time not stated. Page advertises three fully funded PhD positions but also says offers are usually conditional on funding; funding details should be checked with the lab.
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