DAAD 2022 AInet Fellowship for Early-Career AI Researchers

The DAAD AInet Fellowship is given twice a year to a group of excellent worldwide early career artificial intelligence researchers.

Awardees will be invited to participate in the Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence (Postdoc-NeT-AI), a two-step networking programme that allows participants to interact face-to-face with leading researchers in Germany in order to initiate collaborations and create new research and career opportunities. Furthermore, grantees are enrolled in the DAAD AInet Fellows & Alumni Network, which provides long-term access to German AI research and brings together talented researchers from all over the world.

DAAD AInet Fellowship Eligibility

Candidates should have:

• a very strong scientific track record evidenced by relevant publications and/or academic accomplishments;
• obtained a PhD/doctorate no longer than 5 years ago – candidates for a PhD/doctorate should be in their final year before their defense;
• experience (or at least demonstrated interest) in the host institutions’ areas of research;
• not been affiliated with a German institution during the last two years.

DAAD AInet Fellowship Benefits

• Get a comprehensive overview of the German AI research landscape and career options:
  • Learn about AI research and funding opportunities in Germany directly from the experts at the AInet Open Days (open to all applicants),
  • get to know the strong and broad German AI research system and the various career paths it offers through the selected institutions at the Virtual Networking Week,
  • get individual advice and exclusive access to funding opportunities by the DAAD.
• Get in touch directly with leading researchers from your field to discuss opportunities for collaborations and employment:
  • Seize the unique chance of one-on-one meetings with top-researchers from the host institutions to initiate continuing relations,
  • visit the institutions and Germany in person with DAAD’s one-week travel stipend,
  • benefit from the connections within the growing DAAD AInet Partner Network.
• Create long-term ties with other fellows and the German AI research community:
  • Stay connected to the DAAD and former fellows through the DAAD AInet Fellows & Alumni Network,
  • join one of the DAAD AInet Working Groups to be connected among each other and with research and networking opportunities according to your specific interests.

How to Apply for DAAD AInet Fellowship

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

Apply Here Official Link

Application for the 10/2022 tour is Monday, August 1 at 11:59 pm CET/UTC+1.