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The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is offering the TUM Germany PhD Fellowship 2025 in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). This prestigious fellowship is designed for outstanding doctoral students conducting innovative research in the field of AI/ML.
Key Details-
* Funding Type: Fully Funded
* Degree Level: PhD Fellowship
* Field of Study: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
* Eligible Nationalities: Open to all nationalities
* Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
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Fellowship Overview
The fellowship is part of the Apple Scholars in AI/ML program, which recognizes emerging leaders in AI research from top institutions worldwide. TUM students have the opportunity to be nominated for this exclusive fellowship.
Eligible AI/ML Research Areas
PhD candidates can conduct research in any of the following areas:
1. Privacy-preserving machine learning
2. Human-centered AI
3. AI for ethics and fairness
4. AI for accessibility
5. AI in health and wellness
6. Machine learning theory, algorithms, and architectures
7. Interactive agents and ML systems
8. Speech, natural language processing, and computer vision
9. Data-centric AI, knowledge retrieval, and ranking systems
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Benefits
The Apple PhD Fellowship in AI/ML offers an exceptional package that includes:
* A generous stipend for two academic years (Fall 2026 to Summer 2028)
* A $5,000 USD annual travel grant for conferences and research-related travel
* Dedicated mentorship from an Apple researcher
* Global recognition and access to advanced AI/ML research communities
Note: This fellowship is not an internship or employment opportunity at Apple, although selected fellows may be invited to apply for internships separately.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fellowship, candidates must:
1. Be fully registered on the doctoral candidacy list of their school (in DocGS).
2. Be a full member of the TUM Graduate School by the time of application.
3. Expect to be enrolled at TUM through the 2026/2027 academic year.
4. Be in their final 2–3 years of the PhD program as of Fall 2025.
5. Not hold another equivalent industry-sponsored full fellowship during the period of the Apple award.
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Application Procedure
All applications must be submitted by the PhD supervisor to the TUM Graduate School by August 1, 2025. Direct submissions from students are not accepted.
Submit applications in separate PDF files to:
* Marina Schmidt – [marina.schmidt@tum.de]
Required Documents (PDF Format)
1. CV and list of publications
2. 200-word research abstract
3. 4-page research statement (including past work and a plan for the next 2 years)
4. 2 letters of recommendation (one from the supervisor)
5. Transcripts (Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees)
6. Estimated tuition and fees for 2025–2026 (or bursary information if applicable)
Naming Convention for Files:
* “LastName, FirstName: Resume.pdf”
* “LastName, FirstName: Research Statement.pdf”
* “LastName, FirstName: Letters.pdf” (combine both letters in one file)
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Selection Timeline
1. Deadline to apply: August 1, 2025
2. TUM will nominate 3 top candidates after an internal review.
3. Final selection will be made by Apple based on merit and research quality.
For more information and to apply, visit the TUM Graduate School Fellowship page [https://www.gs.tum.de/en/gs/doctorate-at-tum/news/article/apple-scholars-in-ai-ml-2026-call-for-applications/].