Diversity at ELIZA
Fostering Talent, Broadening Perspectives
At ELIZA, diversity isn’t a checkbox. It’s encouraged and seen as essential to how we grown, learn, lead and build excellence. The School actively supports students from underrepresented groups through stipend programs, and targeted initiatives like the Female Student Travel Award. We strongly believe that different experiences—whether related to gender, background, region of origin or discipline—help produce more thoughtful, creative and impactful AI research.
We aim to widen access to research careers, while maintaining the highest standards. The School welcomes students with strong academic track records and a clear drive to contribute to the field. Our view is that talent is everywhere, and opportunity should be, too.
Here are just a few ways that diversity and inclusion are promoted at ELIZA:
- A Broad, Connected Network
Our students and researchers are incorporated into the European ELLIS ecosystem, becoming part of a wide-reaching AI network. This means access to diverse ideas, institutions and people at the forefront of the field. - Geographic and Institutional Reach
From Berlin to Tübingen, ELIZA connects seven ELLIS sites across Germany. Our community encompasses a wide range of universities and research institutions, each offering unique perspectives. This enables exceptional possibilities for collaboration across regions, disciplines and academic cultures. - Talent at every Stage
We support both master’s and PhD students—early and with purpose. At ELIZA, stipends, mentoring and direct involvement in research create real opportunities for students to thrive in the world of machine learning-driven AI. - A Platform for Engagement
Everyone at ELIZA is encouraged to take part, from research to outreach. We continually create spaces for people to bring their energy, ideas and different backgrounds into the conversation. We are committed to fostering the growth of AI experts who actively contribute to society, innovation and the economy.
ELIZA’s commitment to openness and excellence helps to shape an AI that reflects the world’s diversity and strengthens Germany’s role as a global leader in the field.