Who can apply?
Requirements for applicants include the following:
- outstanding scientific track record (proven by publications etc.) with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning connected to the focus of the call
- PhD/doctorate obtained no longer than 5 years ago; candidates for a PhD/doctorate are expected to finish their studies before March 2023
What form does funding take?
The main scholarship benefits are as follows:
The DAAD AInet Fellowship includes the participation in the Postdoc-NeTAI, which consists of a virtual networking week as well as an individual one-week travel stipend, and the admission to the DAAD AInet Fellows and Alumni network.
- Postdoc-NeT-AI Virtual Networking Week | 7 – 11 September 2022
During the virtual networking week, you will get a profound insight into AI applications in robotics and robotics research, and you will have the chance to connect directly to distinguished researchers from the field. According to your research focus you will be matched with researchers of your choice at the host institutions for 1-on-1 meet-ups.
- Postdoc-NeT-AI One-Week Travel Stipend
Following the networking week, the DAAD will finance a week-long individual trip to visit German research institutions on-site. The trip can be extended on your own costs (or on the costs of a host institution) for up to another week.
When is the closing date for applications?
Applications can be submitted until 11 January 2022.
Terms and conditions of application
The terms and conditions of application can be found here: