LDOS Undergraduate Research Program

We're excited to open applications for the 2026-2027 LDOS Undergraduate Research Program!

About the LDOS Expedition
LDOS (Learning Directed Operating System) Expedition is an NSF Expeditions in Computing project dedicated to building a clean-slate operating system that uses AI to move from manual heuristics to real-time, learned policy adaptation, driving computing infrastructure toward greater efficiency and performance. The project is led by Profs. Akella and Rossbach, and consists of 14 faculty members, 36 PhD students, and around 50 undergraduate researchers.

Timeline
Applications open Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and close on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

How to Apply
The application is brief and includes submitting a CV/resume, an unofficial transcript, your level of interest in the LDOS research project options, and a brief statement of interest in the topics.

Applicants selected to move forward will meet with grad students for mentor matching in the second round. We'll notify successful applicants around mid-September.

Info Session
Session Recording

Not Ready to Apply This Cycle?
No problem! LDOS offers reading groups and resources to help you prepare for research next year. Sign up if you'd like more information.

Questions?
Contact ldos@utexas.edu