DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship 2026/2027 for International Researchers in Germany
Brief Description
The DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship 2026/2027 is an elite funding opportunity designed to attract outstanding international postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates to Heilbronn’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. Supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and hosted across premier institutions on the Bildungscampus Heilbro, this programme invites international AI researchers to advance cutting-edge technologies while engaging with a dynamic network of academic excellence, industry partners, and entrepreneurial hubs. Whether you want to drive technology transfer or build real-world AI solutions, this fellowship gives you the financial backing and academic freedom to elevate your career in Germany.Name of Host Institution
You can undertake your research stay at any of the following prestigious institutions located on the Bildungscampus Heilbro:- DHBW Center for Advanced Studies
- DHBW Heilbronn (Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University)
- Ferdinand-Steinbeis-Institute
- Fraunhofer HNFIZ
- Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences (HHN)
- Technical University of Munich (TUM) Campus Heilbronn
- Max Planck Institute – Heilbronn
- Campus Founders
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- International PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers who earned their doctorate no more than five years ago.
- PhD candidates must currently be in their final year prior to their dissertation defense.
- A strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence or a closely related field.
- Current affiliation with a university or non-university research institution.
- A concrete plan to undertake a research project at an eligible host institution in Bildungscampus Heilbronn.
Value and Financial Benefits
The fellowship ensures your research stay is fully supported with comprehensive financial provisions, allowing you to focus entirely on your innovative projects. You will receive a monthly fellowship instalment of 2,800 Euros, along with dedicated payments towards your health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover. Additionally, the programme provides a lump sum contribution towards your international travel costs.Duration
Research stays are funded for a duration ranging from 1 to 12 months. Funding remains available until the end of the programme’s funding period, and the fellowship cannot be extended, though special circumstances may be reviewed on an individual basis.Deadline
Applications for the DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship are currently operating on an Ongoing basis.
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