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Funding Opportunities for PhD Applicants

Are you passionate about machine learning research and eager to pursue a PhD in a dynamic, international environment?

Each autumn, we open our annual Matchmaking Call for highly qualified candidates with an excellent master’s oder graduate degree in a relevant field.

MCML Matchmaking

We advertise PhD positions on an annual basis, our call for applications is usually released in autumn. These positions are open to highly qualified candidates interested in a career in machine learning research and pursuing a PhD degree. Positions include full stipend support and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and international research environment.

The application deadline for fully funded PhD Positions 2025 has now passed. The next call will start in autumn 2025. Stay in touch, we will post all information here.


Link to PhD Application - FAQs

PhD Application - FAQs


Have a Look at the Funded PhD Students From the Last Years

Link to Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2025

Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2025

Link to Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2024

Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2024

Link to Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2023

Call for Fully Funded PhD Positions 2023


Learn More About Our Opportunities

For Junior Members

The MCML offers its Junior Members valuable initiatives to promote their professional and academic development.

For Research X-Change

The AI X-Change program aims to support PhD-students at MCML to collaborate internationally with top research institutions in the field of ML.

For Schools

We feature multiple outreach programs to make AI-research more accessible and to contribute to the further education of different target groups.

For Potential Partners

MCML conducts ongoing collaborations with academia, industry, and society.

For ML Consulting Services

The Machine Learning Consulting Unit (MLCU) is part of the MCML and offers applied researchers scientific consulting.

For Job Candidates

Our network is always looking for talented student assistants, researchers and professionals to join our team.