Embark on a transformative journey in artificial intelligence and machine learning with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship Program for the academic year 2025/2026 is now open for applications. This prestigious fellowship recognizes emerging leaders in computer science and engineering, supporting outstanding doctoral candidates pursuing cutting-edge research in AI/Ml.↚
Advance Your AI/ML Research Career with TUM Germany PhD Fellowship 2025
Research Areas
The fellowship focuses on the following research areas:
- Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
- Human-Centered AI
- AI for Ethics and Fairness
- AI for Accessibility
- AI for Health and Wellness
- Machine Learning Theory
- Machine Learning Algorithms and Architectures
- Interactive Machine Learning and Agents
- Speech and Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Information Retrieval, Ranking, and Knowledge
- Data-Centric
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Fellowship Benefits
The fellowship award includes:
- A generous stipend for two academic years to support living expenses and related costs.
- A $5,000 USD annual travel grant to support research-related travel and associated expenses.
- Mentorship with an Apple researcher.
- Potential internship opportunities during the fellowship (subject to student status and relevant employment law)
The monetary award is directed to TUM in the form of an unrestricted gift to fully support the successful nominee(s), disbursed annually. Award amounts will vary by country.
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Application Process
Required documents:
- CV and publication list.
- Research abstract (200 words maximum).
- Research statement covering past work and proposed direction for the next two years (5 pages maximum, including citations, in a legible font size).
- Two letters of recommendation, one from the current supervisor (1 page maximum per letter).
- Transcripts of current and previous academic records (Bachelor's and Master's)
Documents must be submitted as PDFs with the file naming convention: “Last name, First name: Research Statement”; “Last name, First name: Resume”; “Last name, First name: Letters of recommendation,” etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be fully registered on the doctoral candidacy list of their School (in DocGS) and be a full member of the TUM Graduate School at the time of application.
- Not hold an equivalent industry-sponsored full fellowship while they are an Apple Scholar in AI/ML (Fall 2025 to Summer 2028)
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Why Choose TUM?
The Technical University of Munich is one of Germany's leading institutions, offering a dynamic research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaboration opportunities with industry leaders. As an Apple Scholar, you'll be at the forefront of AI/ML research, contributing to innovations that shape the future of technology.
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