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The DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship 2026/2027 for International Postdoctoral Researchers in Artificial Intelligence (Funded study in Germany)

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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowship. The Heilbronn AI Fellowship attracts outstanding international postdoctoral researchers to Heilbronn’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem. The programme supports cutting-edge AI research at institutions on the and across the broader innovation network. Fellows benefit from a unique environment that combines academic excellence, industry collaboration, advanced digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Beyond research, the programme encourages technology transfer, real-world applications, and engagement with innovation and startup ecosystems.

By connecting global talent with leading research, industry, and innovation partners, the fellowship strengthens Heilbronn’s position as a leading European hub for AI research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• International PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers who obtained a PhD/doctorate no more than five years ago. PhD candidates should be in the final year before their dissertation defense.
• Applicants should have a strong academic background in Artificial Intelligence or a related field, be affiliated with a university or non-university research institution, and plan to undertake a research project at an eligible host institution in .

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The programme provides funding for a research stay in Artificial Intelligence or related fields at eligible host institutions in Heilbronn. Fellows become part of a dynamic AI ecosystem that combines world-class research, industry collabora-tion, advanced digital infrastructure, and opportunities for innovation, technol-ogy transfer, and entrepreneurship. The programme enables researchers to advance scientific knowledge while contributing to the development of AI-driven solutions with real-world impact.

The research stay can be carried out at any of the following universities or re-search institutions located on the :

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Duration of the funding

Funding is provided for research stays from 1 to 12 months.
Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of the pro-gramme’s funding period.
The Fellowship cannot be extended. Special circumstances may be considered on an individual basis.

Value

The fellowship includes the following financial benefits:

• a monthly fellowship instalment of 2,800 Euros
• payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• a towards costs

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