Heilbronn AI Fellowship in Germany | €2,800 Monthly Fellowship for International Researchers
The Heilbronn AI Fellowship offers international PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers financial support to conduct artificial intelligence research at eligible institutions in Germany.

Overview
The Heilbronn AI Fellowship is a research initiative launched by the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service and the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. It invites international researchers to execute Artificial Intelligence projects within the growing academic, industry, and innovation ecosystem located on Bildungscampus Heilbronn.
Benefits
- A monthly fellowship stipend of €2,800.
- Financial coverage towards health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
- A lump-sum contribution for international travel expenses.
- Potential family allowances and provisions for candidates with disabilities or chronic illnesses, based on specific criteria.
Eligibility
The programme welcomes international applicants who align with the following criteria:
- International PhD candidates in their final year preceding their dissertation defense.
- International postdoctoral researchers who received their doctorate within the past five years.
- Individuals holding a robust academic background in Artificial Intelligence or adjacent disciplines.
- Researchers affiliated with university or non-university research entities who intend to host their stay at Bildungscampus Heilbronn.
How to Apply
Candidates must coordinate with an eligible host institution on Bildungscampus Heilbronn to build their research proposal and submit their documentation via the DAAD online application portal.
Deadline
Applications are accepted continuously with no fixed submission cut-off date.
