The DAAD Heilbronn AI Fellowships
The DAAD Heilbronn AI Programme, a joint initiative of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service, aims to foster long-term international collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and strengthen connections between global AI talent and Heilbronn's thriving research and innovation landscape.
This program is now accepting applications for two exciting opportunities designed to connect outstanding international AI researchers with Heilbronn's
rapidly growing AI ecosystem:
🌐 DAAD Heilbronn AI Virtual Networking Week 2026
19-22 October 2026 | Online | 13:00 – 15:00 (Berlin, CEST, UTC+2)
Applications for the Networking Week are open until 25 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CEST.
Application Form - Heilbronn AI Virtual Networking Week 2026:
https://www.daad.de/surveys/351633?lang=en
This year's theme, "AI for Business and Industrial Transformation,"
will bring together international researchers and leading institutions.
Participants will learn about the programme's follow-on activities, including exclusive networking visits to Heilbronn for selected Networking Week participants, AI research tours and funded research stay fellowships (1–12 months). The programme also offers access to a growing global network of
AI researchers, fostering connections that can extend well beyond the event itself.
💡Selected participants will also have the chance to apply for a week-long networking visit to Heilbronn, Germany, with most expenses covered.
Selection is based on scientific excellence, the relevance of the applicant's research to the Heilbronn AI ecosystem, and the potential for establishing sustainable research collaborations with participating institutions.
🌐 DAAD Heilbronn AI Research Stays (1-12 months) for
international PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers
The call for applications is also open for funded research stays in Heilbronn, Germany, offering researchers the opportunity to collaborate directly with participating institutions and become part of a unique ecosystem that combines research excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strong industry partnerships.
A monthly fellowship instalment of 2,800 Euros
Apply here: daad.de/go/en/stipa57883183
For questions, please contact heilbronn-ai@daad.de
