relAI PhD Program 2025 Cohort
Fully funded doctoral program at TUM & LMU in Munich, training future AI experts to develop reliable, safe, and ethical AI systems.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable AI (relAI)
- Opportunity Type: Fully Funded PhD Studentship
- Number of Awards: Multiple positions (cohort-based)
- Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
- Program Start: Spring/Summer 2025
- Location: Munich, Germany (TUM & LMU)
- Themes: Reliable AI: safety, privacy, fairness, ethical AI
🌍 About the Program
The relAI PhD Program offers full funding and comprehensive training to doctoral candidates focusing on trustworthy AI technologies. It is a joint initiative by Technical University of Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians University, providing mentorship, interdisciplinary coursework, and industry collaborations to shape the next generation of AI experts.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Data Science, or AI/ML
- Strong interest in reliable AI topics: safety, security, privacy, or fairness
- Certified English proficiency
- Master’s must be completed before starting the PhD
- Open to international applicants, including Malaysians
🎁 Program Benefits
- Full salary for 3 years under German public sector scale (TV‑L E13) with social benefits
- Travel grants for conferences, research exchanges, and home country visits
- Structured mentoring by relAI Fellows and access to Munich AI ecosystem
- Industry collaborations and interdisciplinary coursework
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official relAI application portal: zuseschoolrelai.de/application
- Submit your CV, academic transcripts, and proof of English proficiency
- Include a motivation letter and research proposal aligned with relAI research areas
- Identify potential relAI Fellows as supervisors to support your application
- Submit your complete application before the deadline: 13 January 2025
📅 Program Timeline
- Applications Open: Now
- Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
- Offer Notifications: Early 2025
- PhD Start Date: Spring/Summer 2025
🚀 Ready to Join relAI?
Apply now to be part of the relAI PhD Program and contribute to building reliable, ethical AI systems of tomorrow.
Apply via relAI PortalQuestions? Email application@zuseschoolrelai.de
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