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AI Grid is an initiative that cultivates exchange and collaboration between young professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Our platform facilitates connections between committed emerging scientists and distinguished AI experts, promoting a high-caliber professional network dedicated to innovation and growth.

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This network is an opportunity to get to know the wide range of artificial intelligence in Europe.

Why AI Grid? We believe that Artificial Intelligence encompasses more than just technology. Rather, it represents a harmonious fusion of expertise and youthful creativity that significantly impacts Europe. Our platform links novel ideas with industry leaders, encourages scholarly exchanges, and facilitates unparalleled networking prospects.


Artificial Intelligence is dynamic and diverse. Therefore, it is essential to have a strong foundation. A mentor can not only be a guide but also a source of inspiration. They provide valuable insights, share experiences, and help navigate the right path within the industry. At AI Grid, we understand the value of both elements. Here, we support young talents not just through targeted mentoring but also offer them access to an extensive network of experts and researchers from both academia and the business world.

The AI Grid is driven by a circle of outstanding AI personalities led by Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, CEA of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).

EIT ICT Labs Germany, a subsidiary of DFKI, is responsible for the implementation of the project.

Our Partners

These AI competence centres, AI service centres and AI research centres actively support the AI Grid initiative:

FAQ


What can I expect from this program?

AI Grid provides you with a network of high-level experts and a collaboration platform to help you complete your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation faster and more successfully. You will also be invited to network meetings, relevant events and roadshows across Europe.

Who can apply?

AI Grid is an initiative that aims to support young talent in the field of AI. The initiative is open to young talents with a technology and computer science background and more specifically:

- Master's students writing a master's thesis on AI.
- PhD Candidates writing a doctoral thesis on AI

How can I apply?

You can apply using this application form:
community.ai-grid.org

Can I apply for AI Grid as a team?

AI Grid aims to build and expand a network in your very niche research area of AI. If you are already working closely with other students / young researchers on an AI topic, any member of your team can apply. Please name your research teammates so that the AI Grid team can make an appropriate grouping.

However, this grouping will be limited to allow other members to join the community.

How does the selection work?

The selection process consists of the following steps:

1. Filling out the application form.
2. After your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive a confirmation email and an invitation to a presentation meeting.
3. If a micro focus group (MFG) on your research topic already exists, you will be integrated into it. If not, you will have to wait for other participants working on this topic to join AI Grid.

If more information is needed about your application and your ongoing work, an interview with a jury can be scheduled.

Once the application is complete, it may take up to four weeks to receive feedback from the AI Grid Team.

On which criteria will applicants be selected?

The following criteria will be particularly considered:
- Relevance/clarity of the AI topic.
- Potential of the topic for business and society.
- Motivation of the applicant

What is the mentoring program about?

You will have the opportunity to be mentored by top notch professors and experts from the field of academic and industrial research. The topics discussed can be very broad.
As a rule, the aim is to share experiences and expertise, to provide information on important scientific literature and publication opportunities, to establish national and international contacts and build networks, to develop a career strategy, etc.

How is a micro-focus group (MFG) established?

A micro focus group is established when at least three selected AI Grid Members agree to work on the same topic.
Additional AI Grid Members may join this group at a later stage.
An MFG will be limited to 10 members.
If there are more than 10 members in the group, a second MFG will be established.

How can I get in touch with other AI Grid members?

A collaborative platform gathering all stakeholders: AI Grid fellows, ambassadors, mentors and partners will be soon established to network more efficiently. In parallel, you will have access to a messaging tool like Slack with thematic groups to interact easily. Finally regular networking meetings with other participants will be set up to foster interactions and synergies.

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