DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowships in Germany (Fully Funded)

This is a fully funded research fellowship program for international PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related fields. The fellowships are for a duration of 1 to 12 months and are hosted at various eligible institutions within the Bildungscampus Heilbronn, Germany. The program aims to attract outstanding international researchers to Heilbronn's AI ecosystem, supporting cutting-edge research, technology transfer, and engagement with innovation and startup ecosystems.

Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of €2,800. The fellowship also covers international travel allowance, health insurance support, and accident and personal liability insurance support. For eligible fellows staying longer than 6 months, family benefits are provided. Additional support may be available for fellows with disabilities or chronic illnesses, subject to approval. There is no application fee for this program.

This fellowship is open to international PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. PhD candidates must be in the final year before their dissertation defense. Postdoctoral researchers must have obtained their PhD/doctorate no more than five years prior to applying. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or a related field. They must also be affiliated with a university or a non-university research institution and have a concrete plan to undertake an AI research project at an eligible host institution in Heilbronn, Germany.

Applicants are required to have a strong academic record and relevant research achievements. There is no age limit mentioned for this fellowship. A crucial requirement is to work collaboratively with an approved host institution in Heilbronn to prepare the application. Applicants must also prepare a detailed research proposal outlining their topic, goals, planned activities, and how the project will be completed during their stay.

1. Select a research topic within Artificial Intelligence or a related field. 2. Review the list of eligible universities and research centers at Bildungscampus Heilbronn and choose one that aligns with your research interests. 3. Contact the chosen host institution to discuss your research plans. Both the applicant and the host institution must work together to prepare the application. 4. Prepare a comprehensive research proposal. 5. Collect all required academic and research documents as specified in the DAAD application instructions. 6. Visit the official DAAD fellowship page and follow the instructions to access the online application portal. 7. Complete the online application form and upload all necessary documents. 8. Carefully review your application before submitting it through the DAAD portal.

Applications for the DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowships are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline. DAAD permits only one application per applicant at a time. If any required document is unavailable, applicants must provide an explanation for its absence and indicate when it can be submitted; however, this does not guarantee that an incomplete application will be accepted.