Heilbronn AI Fellowships 2027 | Call for Applications

The Heilbronn AI Fellowship invites international postdoctoral researchers to Germany for a funded AI research stay. Fellows work at institutions on the Bildungscampus Heilbronn. The source gives no application deadline, so confirm it with DAAD before applying.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Institutions on the Bildungscampus Heilbronn, with DAAD running applications
• Funding: €2,800 monthly, insurance payments, and a lump sum for international travel
• Duration: One to 12 months
• Location: Heilbronn, Germany
• Target Group: International PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in AI
• Deadline: Not specified; confirm with DAAD

Focus Areas

• Artificial intelligence and related fields
• Industry collaboration and technology transfer
• Real-world AI applications
• Innovation and startup ecosystems

About the Fellowship

The fellowship brings global talent to Heilbronn’s growing AI ecosystem. It combines academic research, industry links, digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. The program strengthens Heilbronn as a European hub for AI research and innovation. Fellows may carry out their stay at one of eight institutions.

They include DHBW Heilbronn, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, TUM Campus Heilbronn, Fraunhofer HNFIZ, the Max Planck Institute in Heilbronn, and Campus Founders. The fellowship cannot be extended, except in special circumstances.

What Fellows Receive

• A monthly fellowship payment of €2,800
• Payments toward health, accident, and liability insurance
• A lump sum toward international travel
• Possible support for extra costs from a disability or chronic illness
• Possible family benefits for stays longer than six months
• DAAD assesses these extra benefits case by case.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Be an international PhD candidate in the final year before defense, or hold a PhD earned within the past five years
• Have a strong academic background in AI or a related field
• Be affiliated with a university or research institution
• Plan a research project at an eligible Heilbronn host institution

Required Materials

The applicant and the host institution prepare the application together. Reviewers assess grades, publications, the research proposal, and the research schedule. Check the DAAD portal for the full list. DAAD allows only one application per person at a time.

How to Apply

Contact a host institution in Heilbronn first. Then prepare the application together and submit it through the DAAD portal. Missing documents must come with an explanation and a delivery date. Independent experts appointed by DAAD evaluate all applications in one stage.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers AI researchers funded time in a fast-growing German innovation hub. Interested candidates should confirm the deadline with DAAD and line up a host early.

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