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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.

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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.

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 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.

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Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological leap—it’s a societal transformation. To lead responsibly, we must pair innovation with investment in world-class research and a commitment to human-centered values.

Martin Stratmann, President of the Max Planck Society

Artificial Intelligence is at the cutting edge of basic research, yet it also has the potential of changing the world for the better. Europe will only be able to shape this development if we invest in outstanding research in this field.

Martin Stratmann, President of the Max Planck Society

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Oliver Blume
Oliver Blume CEO of Porsche AG

Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological leap—it’s a societal transformation. To lead responsibly, we must pair innovation with investment in world-class research and a commitment to human-centered values.

Some events

December 10th - December 12th, 2025
Montebello, Canada
CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School
December 2nd - December 7th, 2025
Copenhagen
EurIPS + ELLIS UnConference

Available jobs

Apply by December 31st, 2025 • Freiburg or Berlin
ML Engineer at Prior Labs
Apply by December 31st, 2025 • Klosterneuburg
Postdoc in Machine Learning (basic research) at ISTA
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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.

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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. 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.

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If you are a PhD student and postdoc already working with an ELLIS Fellow, Scholar or Unit Faculty, you can apply to join the ELLIS PhD Program at any time. Check out the Nomination Process & Application.

Centralised Recruiting
  • Application period is once yearly in autumn

  • For prospective PhDs only

  • Apply to multiple potential advisors with a single application

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  • Continuous, year-round recruiting

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