Training AI Talents in a Strong Network

The Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELIZA) is a graduate school in Artificial Intelligence (AI), funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Coordinated by Technische Universität Darmstadt, ELIZA is a national initiative that builds on the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS). ELIZA links seven German ELLIS units across Berlin, Darmstadt, Freiburg, Heidelberg, München, Saarbrücken and Tübingen.

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Eliza in Numbers

ELIZA fosters academic excellence in machine learning-driven Artificial Intelligence by supporting talented master's and doctoral students and connecting them with leading researchers in academia and industry across Germany's top institutions. By building a collaborative community grounded in European values and a commitment to responsible AI, ELIZA positions its graduates to shape the future of AI and make a tangible impact in research, innovation and society.

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Current Happenings Across the ELIZA Network

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  • 23.01.2026
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For Women in Science 2026 Award

ELIZA strongly encourages female doctoral candidates and early-career researchers to apply for the prestigious "For Women in Science 2026" award. Four outstanding women scientists will each receive €25,000 to advance their research careers. Deadline: February 21, 2026

  • 12.11.2025
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What happens to AI when we stop thinking on flat ground?

A new AI for Good webinar features ELIZA Academic Fellow Prof. Dr. Daniel Cremers (TUM) speaking on “Convolutional networks beyond the Euclidean space”.
  • 12.12.2025
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ELIZA Fellow Klaus-Robert Müller Awarded 2026 Leibniz Prize

ELIZA Fellow Klaus-Robert Müller wins the Leibniz Prize 2026 for his contributions to ML theory and its application in the natural sciences.
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The Zuse School ELIZA offers outstanding opportunities for talented individuals seeking a master's or PhD in machine learning-driven AI. We provide an excellent, research-based education that prepares graduates for leadership roles. Learn more about our scholarships, strong research ecosystem, co-supervision concept for PhD students and pathways to networking and career development within Germany's leading AI network.

Our Mission

ELIZA prepares future talent in machine learning-driven AI by uniting research across Germany’s top institutions. By fostering scientific excellence and outstanding research-based education, ELIZA helps establish Germany as a leader in AI research and responsible innovation.