Master Students Exchange Program
Previous award winners
"Because of NCCR Robotics, I had this living abroad experience and I was able to do a very challenging project from which I learned a lot."
"This experience has been a way to meet people who work in the core of robotics research"
"Getting the NCCR scholarship was one of the best things that happened to me personally and professionally."
"The NCCR Master Scholarship for Women program was one of the best things that happened for me, both academically and personally. "
“This experience has been truly invaluable and helpful throughout these past four months.”
"We developed a good partnership and collaboration between my home and host laboratory for further researches."
Gabriela spent 6 months working on her project on Encoding Gait Pathologies to Provide Individualized Assistance
Cristiana visited BIOROB lab to work on a human-robot cooperation based on vision and haptic information project.
Quiao came from China and spent 3 months working with ANYmal at ETHZ.
"I had the opportunity to co-advise a master thesis student, experience that I found to be enriching and fruitful."
“Working in an international environment allowed me to grow as a person and taught me how to adapt to new and challenging atmospheres."
"The experience I obtained from this internship was really great and made me sure that I have to follow doing research at the PhD level in robotics."
Julia is from Austria and studied at Graz, University of Technology. She completed her internship at Scaramuzza Lab in April 2016, studying her Terrain Mapping project.
"My network of people is becoming bigger and I hope this will help me find PhD position or job."
"This experience instilled confidence in me to pursue research in future and also helped me to expand my knowledge related to my research interests."
"I had the chance to participate in a publication and I received a PhD job offer that I am willing to accept."
“The whole experience was above and beyond my expectations!”
"It is almost the halfway point of my stay, but I still can not believe how I am fortunate among the best students/PhDs in the world – I am enjoying my thesis and Switzerland – it is a great honor – thank you NCCR!”
– Hana spent 6 months at Siegwart Lab, ETH Zurich in 2015
– Hana spent 6 months at Siegwart Lab, ETH Zurich in 2015
Hana Gostimir
"I can proudly state that I have benefitted from the NCCR Robotics program ever since I completed the internship. As well as a source of inspiration, I gained a valuable experience that undoubtly influenced and advanced my career opportunities after graduation.”
– Kristín worked in the Riener lab (ETH Zurich) in 2014
– Kristín worked in the Riener lab (ETH Zurich) in 2014
Kristín Lilja Ragnarsdóttir
"I should say I enjoyed my stay at UZH very much and to work with so many intelligent people and staff especially Prof. Scaramuzza. No matter what I needed for my project, I could always get prompt responses from the students in RPG. Thanks to all the people in the lab and the perfect opportunity to help me build my confidence and skills for my further career. And I appreciate for NCCR’s support very much. Thanks again for your offer.”
– Xin Yu visited Scaramuzza Lab, UZH in 2014.
– Xin Yu visited Scaramuzza Lab, UZH in 2014.
Xin Yu