CPS Rising Stars Workshop 2025 - Call for Applications
The 2025 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Rising Stars Workshop, which is sponsored
by the U.S. National Science Foundation, will be held at Vanderbilt University on March
12th, 2025.
This workshop aims to identify and mentor outstanding PhD students and postdocs who
are interested in pursuing academic careers in CPS core research areas. It also aims to
increase representation and diversity in CPS and especially encourages women,
underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Eligible applicants
should be within about 1-3 years of graduating with a PhD at the time of the workshop,
or have obtained a PhD no earlier than 2022 and do not currently hold a faculty position.
The workshop program committee will review applications and select CPS Rising Stars
based on the research excellence and academic leadership potential. The selected
applicants will receive travel support to attend the workshop, which will cover
reasonable travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and meals. Their profiles will be
highlighted on the workshop website and at the event.
The workshop program will feature keynotes, panels and presentations on the academic
job search process and how to succeed as a junior faculty member, as well as research
presentations from workshop participants. This workshop will give participants a chance
to gain insights about navigating the early stages of careers in academia and network
with their peers, opening the door for ongoing collaboration and professional support for
years to come.
The application deadline is January 31, 2025 (AoE). Please find more details about the
application process and eligibility requirements in the workshop website: https://cps-
vo.org/group/CPSRisingStarsWorkshop25