DAAD - relAI Master's Scholarships in Reliable Artificial Intelligence 2025

Omran Aburayya
Jun 4
2 min read

If you're passionate about building ethical, secure, and trustworthy AI systems, the DAAD Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Reliable Artificial Intelligence (relAI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Master's scholarship program. This prestigious initiative, hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary training in the field of reliable AI.

🎓relAI Scholarship Summary

Location: Garching, Germany
Host Institutions: Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Study Level: Master's
Target Group: Highly qualified (current or prospective) Master's students with excellent Bachelor's results
Fields of Study: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences
Coverage: Monthly allowance of up to €992, plus potential travel grants
Duration: 24 months
Application Deadline: June 17, 2025 (23:59 AOE)
Start Date: Spring or Autumn 2025
Eligibility: International students meeting academic and language proficiency requirements

🧠 Scholarship Overview

The relAI program focuses on the development of reliable AI systems, emphasizing aspects such as safety, security, privacy, and responsibility. It integrates mathematical and algorithmic foundations with domain knowledge in key application areas:

Medicine and Healthcare
Robotics & Interacting Systems
Algorithmic Decision-Making

Students will benefit from a coherent yet flexible training structure that includes scientific knowledge, professional development courses, and industrial exposure. The program aims to foster internationalization and diversity in AI-related teaching.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Monthly stipend of up to €992
Additional support through travel grants
Access to interdisciplinary coursework and expert supervision
Networking opportunities with leading researchers and industry partners
Exposure to real-world AI challenges with a focus on societal impact

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Hold an excellent Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Demonstrate a genuine interest in reliable AI, covering aspects such as safety, security, privacy, and responsibility
Be enrolled or in the process of applying to an MSc program at TUM or LMU in a related discipline
Provide proof of English language proficiency at level C1 or equivalent

📝 Application Procedure

To apply, candidates must:

Submit an application through the relAI application portal
Provide the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of relevant diplomas and transcripts (interim transcripts accepted if studies are ongoing)
- Short motivation statement (up to 1,500 characters) highlighting previous experience and interest in reliable AI
- Proof of English language proficiency
Ensure parallel application to a relevant MSc program at TUM or LMU, as acceptance into these universities is a condition for receiving the relAI scholarship

⚠️ Important Note: Applicants do not need to wait for confirmation of acceptance into TUM or LMU before submitting the relAI scholarship application. Offers from relAI will be made subject to admission into one of the eligible MSc programs.