RAOP Application
Please complete the form below and upload all required documents. Submissions that are missing required components cannot be processed.
Priority deadline: Feb 15, 2026 (soft deadline).
Applications remain open after the priority deadline and may be reviewed on a rolling basis (e.g., through Mar 15, 2026 or until the cohort is filled).
Accepted file types: PDF, DOC/DOCX, PNG/JPG. Recommended size: ≤ 10 MB per file.
For full program details, eligibility context, and timeline, see the RAOP program page.
RAOP Application Portal (Open)
Priority deadline: Feb 15, 2026 (soft deadline).
Applications remain open after the priority deadline and may be reviewed on a rolling basis (e.g., through Mar 15, 2026 or until the cohort is filled).
Required Application Components
Please prepare the items below before submitting your application. Incomplete applications may be reviewed only after all required components are received.
- Professional CV/Resume (Required): Highlight STEM teaching experience (in-service) or relevant STEM coursework and experiences (pre-service).
- Proof of Eligibility (Required):
- In-Service Teachers: Copy of teaching certificate and verification of current employment in a high-need district (e.g., Title I documentation or a school/district verification letter).
- Pre-Service Teachers: Current transcript and a brief letter from an academic advisor confirming you are on track for teacher certification.
- Statement of Purpose (Required, ~500 words): Describe a challenge you face in teaching STEM to students with limited access to advanced STEM learning opportunities and how you believe robotics/automation research can help address it.
- Integration Plan (Required, short answer): How do you plan to implement knowledge gained from RAOP modules and training into your specific curriculum next fall?
- Letter of Recommendation (Required):
- In-Service Teachers: From a principal or school administrator.
- Pre-Service Teachers: From a faculty mentor or academic advisor.
Confirmation email: After you submit, you should receive an automatic confirmation email. If you do not receive it within a few minutes (please also check your spam/junk folder), email a copy of your application materials to the PI, Dr. Fadel Lashhab, at fadel.lashhab@howard.edu.