Emmy Noether "Methods of Artificial Intelligence"

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists | Setting up a Young Investigator Group | Incoming, Staying | Deadline: June 11, 2025 | ILive Calendar Upcoming Calls/Current Calls Young Investigator Groups: https://go.fzj.de/funding-calendar-yig | FZJ Contact: Tiemo Pokraka, email: t.pokraka@fz-juelich.de

Career status

Postdocs, Experienced Scientists

Mobility

Incoming, Staying

Upcoming Call/Deadline

Deadline: June 11, 2025

The Emmy Noether Program gives exceptionally qualified early career researchers the opportunity to establish and lead an independent junior research group for a period of six years, enabling them to refine their research profile, enhance their international visibility and become eligible for a professorship. 

The call is aimed at individuals from all disciplines who specialise in the field of AI method development. “Funding is available for projects that involve the development or further advancement of AI methods, including theoretical foundations, analysis and evaluation. In this context, the term AI methods is broadly understood and encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics: machine learning, optimisation, logic and reasoning, algorithmics, data analytics and data mining, knowledge representation, knowledge-based systems, mathematical and formal foundations, statistical learning methods.” 

Applications are possible for:

• Postdocs and junior professors employed on a fixed-term basis
• 2-4 years after completing their doctorate with outstanding results (this call particularly encourages applicants to apply as early as two years after completing their doctorate)
• Significant preliminary work in the form of significant publications in internationally respected publication outlets or appropriate relevant experience based on industrial research in one of the aforementioned areas
• International research experience should be demonstrated by research visits abroad, international research collaborations or work experience in an international working environment, for example.

The selection Procedure consist of two stages. The first stage of the review process is based on draft proposals of no more than five pages, submitted in English to DFG by 11 June 2025 (with prior registration on the elan portal by 4 June 2025). Applicants who pass the first stage will be invited to submit a proposal in line with the programme’s standard requirements. The second stage of the review process and the subsequent decision regarding funding are based on this proposal and an oral presentation by the candidate. Invitations to submit full proposals will be issued in early October by DFG. The envisaged submission deadline for proposals is 17 December 2025. Funding decisions are expected on 26 March 2026. A new call for AI Emmy Noether Research Groups with a similar timeline is planned for 2026. 

When considering an application, please contact Tiemo Pokraka as soon as possible for consultation on the administrative steps and the preparation of the draft proposals. Kindly notify him about planned submissions no later than 4 June so he can inform the board.

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