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  • IMPRS-IS Call for Applications is Now Open

    IMPRS-IS Call for Applications is Now Open

    This school is a key element of Baden-Württemberg’s Cyber Valley initiative to accelerate basic research and commercial development in artificial intelligence and robotics. The program seeks students who want to earn a doctorate while contributing to world-leading research in areas such as:

     

    •  Artificial Intelligence

    •  Biomedical Technology

    •  Computational Cognitive Science

    •  Computer Vision and Graphics

    •  Control Systems and Optimization

    •  Data Science & Visualization

    •  Haptics and Human-Computer Interaction

    •  Machine Learning

    •  Micro- and Nano-Robotics

    •  Natural Language Processing

    •  Neuroscience

    •  Perceptual Inference

    •  Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction

    •  Soft Robotics and Materials

     

    Intelligent systems that can successfully perceive, act, and learn in complex environments hold great potential for aiding society. The IMPRS-IS program seeks doctoral students who are curious, creative, and passionate about research to join the school and help advance human knowledge about intelligent systems.

    • Admitted students can join the program starting in spring of 2025.

    • You will be mentored by internationally renowned faculty.

    • You will register as a university doctoral student and conduct research.

    • IMPRS-IS offers a wide variety of scientific seminars, workshops, and social activities.

    • All aspects of the program are in English.

    • Your doctoral degree will be conferred when you successfully complete your doctoral project.

    • Dedicated staff members will assist you throughout your time as a doctoral student.

     

    Who can apply?

    People with a strong academic background and a master’s degree (conferred or expected soon) in Engineering, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, Control Theory, Neuroscience, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields should apply.

    IMPRS-IS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, or any other non-job-related criteria. They believe in the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity and inclusion. IMPRS-IS strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

    Admission is competitive. If selected, applicants will receive funding via an employment contract, subject to the rules of the Max Planck Society and the two participating universities.  

    You can apply at https://imprs.is.mpg.de/application before 11:59 p.m. (23:59) CET on November 15, 2024. Finalists will be invited to selection interviews that will take place from February 13 to 21, 2025.

    For further information, please visit https://imprs.is.mpg.de.

  • Cyber Valley celebrates the launch of ELLIS Institute Finland

    Cyber Valley celebrates the launch of ELLIS Institute Finland

    The new institute is part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) – a pan-European AI research network that is an important player in the Cyber Valley Community. It will position Finland as a key player in AI, attract international talent, and drive cutting-edge research. This announcement marks a major step towards achieving Cyber Valley’s vision of a closely connected, pan-European AI research network, strengthening Europe’s global standing in AI and machine learning.

    The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture has pledged substantial financial backing, committing €10 million annually from 2025 to 2028, in addition to a launch-phase investment of €6 million. Further support comes from the Post Scriptum Foundation, established by Peter Sarlin, CEO and co-founder of Silo AI. Silo AI joined the Cyber Valley Community in June 2024 at Cyber Valley Days. The foundation has pledged an additional €10 million to fund up to 15 professorships at the ELLIS Institute Finland. 

    This ELLIS Institute, which will be based at Aalto University, is the second in the prestigious pan-European ELLIS network, following the establishment of the first institute in Tübingen, Germany, in 2023. Aalto University will lead the initiative in Finland, working collaboratively with other Finnish universities.

    The new institute will build on the achievements of the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), which currently hosts ELLIS Unit Helsinki—the Finnish node of ELLIS. Professor Samuel Kaski, director of FCAI and ELLIS Unit Helsinki, will play a central role in the development of ELLIS Institute Finland.

    This initiative underlines Finland’s commitment to becoming a major hub for AI research and innovation, leveraging its longstanding expertise to address both local and global challenges through AI-driven solutions.

    Cyber Valley is proud to support and collaborate with ELLIS Institute Finland. Together, we look forward to advancing European AI research, fostering collaborative innovation, and addressing global challenges through the power of intelligent systems. This marks a significant step in uniting Europe’s AI efforts, strengthening our shared goals and vision for a more connected, forward-thinking AI research ecosystem.