SECAI Scholarships for AI Master Students at TU Dresden or Leipzig University in Germany

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About SECAI Scholarships for AI Master Students at TU Dresden or Leipzig University in Germany

AI is considered an interdisciplinary endeavor requiring skills from the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, social science, law, and application areas like medical. In order to enable students to concentrate on their studies, launch their research careers, and expand their professional networks, the scholarships pay living expenses in Germany.

The primary criteria for the scholarship are academic achievement, but it also seeks to increase diversity and globalization in courses on artificial intelligence. They especially encourage women studying STEM fields to apply. Particular personal circumstances are considered, such as when students are refugees from conflict or are routinely persecuted or disadvantaged in their home countries.

• First Round Deadline: 19th May 2024
• Second Round Deadline: 30th June 2024

Duration of the funding

The funding is limited to the remaining duration of the recipient’s studies according to the model study plan (“Regelstudienzeit”). Shorter scholarship durations can be determined by the Selection Committee based on available budget and the specific study situation and progress of the candidate. If the prerequisites for receiving a scholarship are no longer satisfied, then the scholarship will end immediately.

• Sponsor Organisation: School of Embedded Composite Artificial Intelligence (SECAI)

Benefits of SECAI Scholarships for AI Master Students at TU Dresden or Leipzig University in Germany

The monthly grant consists of a monthly allowance as defined in the applicable scholarship regulations, currently EUR 934. Any extra income must be declared, and the scholarship may be reduced by the amount of gross income exceeding EUR 520. Foreign students may be entitled to a monthly family allowance.

SECAI Scholarships for AI Master Students at TU Dresden or Leipzig University in Germany Requirements

Target group

Highly qualified (current or prospective) Master students who have achieved excellent results in their Bachelor's studies, and who pursue Master-level studies in Artificial Intelligence, broadly conceived. A cumulative grade point average of 1.7 or better is required (after conversion to the German grading system).

Who can apply?

Students can apply if they meet all of the following criteria:

• They currently are or soon will be students of TU Dresden or Leipzig University at Master level (it is possible to apply for the scholarship in parallel to applying for a Master's program; this requires two independent applications).
• The content of their studies are closely related to the research areas of SECAI. This includes but is not limited to studies in the following programs:
  • M.Sc. Computational Modeling and Simulation (TUD) in tracks "AI Engineering", "Logical Modeling", and "Computational Life Science"
  • M.Sc. Data Science (UL)
  • M.Sc. Nanoelectronic Systems (TUD)
  • M.Sc. Bioinformatics (Bioinformatik, UL)
  • M.Sc. Medical Informatics (Medizininformatik, UL)
  Moreover, students of other programs may apply if they have specialized towards an AI-related topic by choice of their elective courses or project/thesis topics. Relevant study programs include:
  • M.Sc. or Diplom programs in Computer Science
  • LL.M. (Master of Laws) studies with a focus on legal aspects of AI
  • M.A. studies at TUD and UL with a focus on human and societal dimensions of AI
  • M.Sc. studies in psychology with a focus on socio-technical systems and human-machine interaction
• All applicants must demonstrate an above-average academic track record, typically with a cumulative grade point average of 1.7 or better (after conversion to the German grading system). Exceptions may be made in case of adverse personal circumstances.

 

Students in German Diplom study programs are considered Master level after having completed the first two years of their study (Grundstudium).

Application Date and Process

Please submit your complete application by sending it to [email protected], preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de. Applications should include the following information and documents:

• Motivation letter, including your topical connection to SECAI and AI in your (planned or current) studies at TU Dresden or Leipzig University
• CV
• Bachelor's certificate (if available), transcript of records, other certificates if relevant
• Declaration of other sources of income, including other scholarships
• If you have applied for admission to a Master program in parallel: reference number and submission date of your application

Incomplete applications cannot be taken into consideration.

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