Info event on Funding Programs for Early-Career AI Research Groups and Additional Funding Opportunities (24 Feb 2026)
The Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS) at the University of Göttingen, in collaboration with various departments, invites you to a digital information event on 24 Feb 2026 at 10:00h to provide early-career researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence with an overview of the research environment, cooperation opportunities, and support services at the University of Göttingen and beyond. The event is aimed at early-career researchers with a doctorate whose research focuses on the development and/or application of AI methods and who are considering applying to one of the presented programs.
Contents:
- Research Environment in Göttingen:
Introduction to the University of Göttingen, its research infrastructure, and the interdisciplinary CIDAS center. - Information on Funding Programs for Early-Career AI Groups and Additional Funding Opportunities:
Overview of the programs “AI Research Groups Lower Saxony”, DFG AI Emmy Noether Research Group “Methods in Artificial Intelligence” and the ERC Starting Grants. Explanation of the application process supported by the University of Göttingen: timeline, required documents, deadlines, and individual support services during proposal preparation. - Networking with Representatives of Research Areas:
Introduction of representatives from various research domains, such as Computer Science, Medical Informatics, or Forest Sciences, followed by the opportunity for further exchange and scheduling individual follow-up meetings.
If you wish to participate, please send an email including your name, research focus, and thematic interests to: cidas@uni-goettingen.de You will then receive the access details for the digital event.