ELLIS PhD Program 2025 – Call for Applications

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ELLIS PhD Program: Call for Applications 2025
Apply by October 31, 2025, to join the ELLIS PhD Program in 2026

The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) is inviting applications for the 2025 call of its prestigious PhD Program. This program is designed to foster and educate the next generation of researchers in AI and machine learning by pairing exceptional students with leading academic and industry experts across Europe.

As an ELLIS PhD student, you will benefit from:

  • World-class supervision by two advisors in different countries (academic, industry, or interdisciplinary settings).

  • International exchange: at least 6 months working with your secondary advisor abroad.

  • A vibrant research community: summer schools, workshops, and networking events across the ELLIS network.

  • Flexible research tracks to suit your career goals:

    • Academic Track: collaboration with an academic partner abroad.

    • Industry Track: joint supervision with an industry partner.

    • Interdisciplinary Track: co-supervision with an expert from another field (e.g., biology, law, or finance).

Research areas span the entire spectrum of machine learning-driven fields, including deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, reinforcement learning, health, climate science, AI for sustainability, interpretability & fairness, and many more.

Important dates

  • October 1, 2025: Application portal opens & Virtual Info Session (16:00 CET)

  • October 31, 2025: Application deadline (23:59 AoE)

  • Nov 2025 – Mar 2026: Review and interviews

  • Late Feb/March 2026: Admission decisions

ELLIS values diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in AI, as well as students with disabilities. Admission is highly competitive, with only 5–10% of eligible candidates typically accepted.

Don’t miss the chance to join a truly international program that connects Europe’s best AI labs and creates opportunities to shape the future of AI research and innovation.

For more information and to apply, please visit the official portal here.