Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)

PGI-14 at Forschungszentrum Jülich secures MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 Funding!

We are thrilled to announce that the Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-14) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, led by Prof. John Paul Strachan, has been awarded over €𝟱𝟴𝟬 𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗔 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (Call HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01). The successful project proposal, titled "Neuromorphic Computing and Signal Processing Training Network (MINDnet)" and coordinated by DTU - Technical University of Denmark will drive cutting-edge research in neuromorphic computing. PGI-14 will contribute its expertise in hardware-software co-design for memristor-based neuromorphic systems and strengthen European collaboration in this rapidly evolving field.

𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗻𝗲𝘁: 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
The MINDnet project brings together experts from 8 European countries and spans 5 research disciplines — photonics, electronics, nonlinear dynamics, machine learning, and neuromorphic computing — to create crucial synergies and address some of the most pressing challenges in the field. The goal is to train 15 PhD candidates across a consortium of 10 beneficiaries, fostering the next generation of scientific leaders and innovators in neuromorphic computing. By 2026, PGI-14 will host 2 PhD students within the 48-month program, contributing to the advancement of this transformative technology. Horizon Europe promotes researcher mobility, cross-border collaboration, and strengthens industry-academia partnerships, creating new opportunities for knowledge exchange and impactful research.

Learn more about MINDnet here

Contact

Dr. Ming-Jay Yang

• Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)
• Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14)

Building TZA-Aachen /
Room C3.24

+49 241/92-780421

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Dr. Michael Schiek

• Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI)
• Neuromorphic Compute Nodes (PGI-14)

Building TZA-Aachen /
Room 03.19

+49 2461/61-2516

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