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ELLIS - the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems - is a pan-European AI network of excellence which focuses on fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact. Founded in 2018, ELLIS builds upon machine learning as the driver for modern AI and aims to secure Europe’s sovereignty in this competitive field by creating a multi-centric AI research laboratory. ELLIS wants to ensure that the highest level of AI research is performed in the open societies of Europe and follows a three-pillar strategy to achieve that.
ELLIS Research Programs

The ELLIS research programs focus on areas with the potential to move the needle in modern AI - from basic research in theory and algorithms to applications in health and climate sciences. They include outstanding researchers as ELLIS Fellows and Scholars. Currently, there are 16 different research programs in ELLIS.

ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program

The ELLIS PhD and Postdoc program offers outstanding young researchers from all over the world a unique entry point to cutting-edge machine learning research by connecting them to leading scientists across Europe and by offering them a variety of training activities. Students can choose between an academic and an industry track.

ELLIS Sites

ELLIS is creating a network of research sites across Europe which are either located at existing AI research institutions or created from scratch. Currently, there are 41 ELLIS Units and 1 Associate Unit in 17 countries. The long-term goal is to establish a set of world-class ELLIS institutes distributed across Europe, each acting as the core of a local AI ecosystem.

Latest News

Launch of New ELLIS Institute Finland Marks Another Milestone in Driving European AI Leadership Forward

29 October 2024

Launch of New ELLIS Institute Finland Marks Another Milestone in Driving European AI Leadership Forward

The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) is going to launch its second institute, ELLIS Institute F...

First ELLIS Coordinators' Retreat in Sofia, Bulgaria

23 October 2024

First ELLIS Coordinators' Retreat in Sofia, Bulgaria

The first in-person ELLIS Coordinators’ Retreat was held in Sofia from September 3-5, 2024, marking a significant step towards ...

ELLIS PhD Program: Call for applications 2024

02 October 2024

ELLIS PhD Program: Call for applications 2024

*The call is open*