161 outstanding machine learning researchers accepted as new ELLIS Fellows and Scholars
We’re proud to officially announce the acceptance of 161 new ELLIS Fellows & Scholars to the ELLIS Network. They enrich the network with their expertise and advice, and will play a major role in shaping the future of machine learning in Europe. In total, ELLIS now counts 516 Fellows and Scholars from 23 countries.
Nicolò Cesa-Bianchi, Chair of Fellows & Fellows Selection Committees says, “ELLIS Fellows and Scholars are the fabric of the ELLIS network, which they contribute to shape and grow. This new group of outstanding researchers is joining the network after being selected among over 200 applicants. Together with them, we will continue to work to keep ELLIS at the forefront of research and innovation in AI and Machine Learning.”
Expanding cross-border collaboration among the new group of Fellows & Scholars
This new group of Fellows and Scholars are working in more than 18 countries in Europe, with most in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Fellows and Scholars can be nominated by the Director of an ELLIS Unit or Institute and this year over half of the 43 ELLIS Sites have an accepted nominee.
Additionally, ELLIS Program Directors can nominate outstanding researchers as Program Fellows and this year 12 Programs are represented with a new Fellow or Scholar. ELLIS Programs, directed by outstanding European researchers, focus on high-impact problem areas that have the potential to move the needle in modern AI.
Who are ELLIS Fellows and Scholars?
Top researchers in machine learning with a proven track record of scientific excellence can join the ELLIS network as ELLIS Fellows or Scholars. While ELLIS Fellows act as ambassadors of ELLIS and provide strategic advice on how to advance science and the network, ELLIS Scholars are outstanding junior scientists, often assistant professors, who do not yet have the seniority of a Fellow but are on a clear trajectory to reach this level. Both Fellows and Scholars play a vital role in supervising ELLIS PhD students, establishing ELLIS units and institutes, and founding ELLIS programs.
How to become an ELLIS Fellow or Scholar
ELLIS regularly issues calls for Fellows and Scholars. It will be published and promoted via the network’s social media channels and the newsletter. Only directors of ELLIS Programs and Sites can nominate potential Fellows and Scholars. Every proposed candidate goes through an evaluation process by the ELLIS Fellow committee. The selection is based solely on scientific excellence. Read more about the criteria.
Scientists can also join the ELLIS network as a member. Find out more about ELLIS membership.
