Helmholtz AI x Mila: PhD Travel Grant Opportunity

Overview

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for PhD students within the Helmholtz AI Associate network to apply for a travel grant supporting short research stays at Mila, the Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute in Montréal, Canada. This opportunity allows early-career researchers to deepen their scientific expertise by collaborating with top AI researchers at Mila in 2025.

Key details:

Grant Support: Travel and accommodation costs (up to 3500 EUR per stay).
Duration: 1-2 months.
Application Deadline: April 6th, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET.
Selection Announcement: April 25-26th, 2025.

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Mila is one of the world’s leading AI research institutes, based in Montréal, Canada, founded by the renowned Professor Yoshua Bengio. The institute is dedicated to advancing AI research and applying these developments for global good, focusing on areas like AI for health, sustainability, climate, and scientific discovery. Mila is home to more than 120 world-class AI professors and 1,300+ researchers and students, making it an ideal place for research exchanges and collaborations.

Explore more on Mila’s website

Why participate?

Helmholtz AI is building stronger ties with Mila to foster collaboration and innovation across fields. By participating in this opportunity, you will:

Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI research at one of the leading AI research centers in the world.
Develop your expertise in areas like machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.
Strengthen your network within both the Helmholtz Association and the broader international AI research community.

Previous collaborations between Helmholtz Munich, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and Mila researchers have resulted in groundbreaking work in causality, cell dynamics, and AI-driven 3D brain models.

How to apply?

Eligibility: Ensure that your PI is an Associate of Helmholtz AI or is eligible to become one.
Research interest: Identify a Mila research group (Core, Associate, or Affiliated Members) that aligns with your research goals.
Discuss your stay: Collaborate with your PI and your Mila host to outline the goals, project, and dates of your stay.
Complete the application: Fill out the application form and submit it by April 6th, 2025.
Selection: Selection will be based on scientific excellence and the complementarity of your work with the Mila host’s research. Successful applicants will be notified on April 25-26th, 2025.

Need more information?

For any questions or additional guidance, feel free to reach out to Mathieu Seyfrid on the Helmholtz AI Mattermost team or via email here.