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PhD & Postdoc Program

The ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program pairs outstanding students with leading researchers across Europe in machine learning, AI and related fields, and offers international exchanges, joint supervision, and a vibrant research community.

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Unique Features of the ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program

Dual supervision spanning 2 European countries

Choose from 3 tracks of study

1 centralised application to 50-100 institutions

Cross-sector collaboration

6-month research exchange in Europe

"I joined the ELLIS PhD Program to be part of a vibrant European research network and connect with experts across diverse fields. It has already accelerated my work through opportunities like attending the FoMo Winter School in Amsterdam, a 6-month exchange in Lisbon, and presenting at the EDS in Warsaw. ELLIS not only helped me complete impactful projects but also opened the door to exciting new ideas and collaborations."

Wafaa Mohammed

PhD Student, University of Amsterdam

Beyond the Thesis

Hear perspectives from ELLIS PhD alumni on the ELLIS PhD Program: its benefits and challenges, its impact on their careers, and their views on the future of AI research.

How to join the Program

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Find out about the requirements, benefits and application process

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ELLIS Fellows & Scholars with advising privileges may apply to be ELLIS PhD Advisors

ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program Winter & Summer School Schedule 2026 with the Winter School and Summer School logos

January 15th, 2026

Travel and study in Europe: 2026 Schedule of ELLIS PhD Winter and Summer Schools

Check out the 2026 schedule for ELLIS Winter & Summer Schools, happening all across Europe. This is your chance to dive deep into the cutting-edge of AI research,...

ELLIS PhD Award 2025 Winner with photos of Zhijing Jin, Maksym Andriushchenko, Ziwei Zhang, and Elias Frantar

December 2nd, 2025

The ELLIS PhD Award 2025 recognizes four young scientists from universities in Tübingen, Lausanne, Zurich & Vienna

This year’s ELLIS PhD Award goes to four young exceptional machine learning researchers from universities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria: Zhijing Jin from Max...

ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program, Unit Warsaw: ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2025 with a large photo of many students sitting on yellow bleacher seats

October 13th, 2025

Bright Minds, Robust Ideas: EDS 2025 in Warsaw

From 25 to 29 August 2025, Warsaw hosted the ELLIS Doctoral Symposium (EDS) on "Robust AI", bringing together nearly 180 participants, including PhD students, invited...