Yushun Dong

Yushun Dong

Assistant Professor @FSU CS Director of Responsible AI Lab

A Guide for Prospective Students and Interns

PhD Application (2026 spring and fall admission is open)

I am actively seeking ambitious students for Ph.D. positions in my team. If you are interested in applying, please submit your application here and email me with the following materials:

When emailing your application, kindly mark the subject with [PhD Application] with magic word appoggiatura to ensure it receives prompt attention.

PhD Transfer (2026 spring and fall admission is open)

RAI Lab is committed to provide an opportunity for talented PhD students who face difficult financial situations, e.g., losing funding halfway their program, to continue their PhD journey in the Computer Science Department at Florida State University. You shall receive prioritized consideration if you are qualified:

If you are interested, please submit your application here and email me with the following materials:

When emailing your application, kindly mark the subject with [PhD Transfer] with magic word appoggiatura to ensure it receives prioritized consideration.

Research Intern Application (open year-round)

I have been working with multiple outstanding research interns and am always looking for enthusiastic and talented ones. Unlike many easy research opportunities, I take the training of research interns seriously: I provide thoughtful and comprehensive academic guidance to research interns who are deeply committed to their research. Many outstanding research intern alumni in my lab have published top-tier research papers (see Alumni Highlights at RAI Lab)—often their very first top-tier research publications in their academic career!

If you are interested in a research intern position, please email me with the following materials:

When emailing your application, kindly mark the subject with [Research Intern Application] with magic word appoggiatura to ensure it receives prompt attention.