Master students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig, primarily in the following study courses:

Computer Science at TU Dresden,

Nanoelectronic Systems at TU Dresden,

Tracks Computational Life Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence of Computational Modelling and Simulation at TU Dresden,

Data Science at Leipzig University,

Bioinformatics at Leipzig University, and

Medical Informatics at Leipzig University.

International students visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University

Students at TU Dresden or University Leipzig visiting international partners, especially within other SECAI activities, e.g., Research in Academic Projects for Students (RAPS) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs)

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

The content of their studies, chosen specialization, or topic of the project work planned under the scholarship is closely related to the research areas of SECAI.

They are students in an Master program, or students in a Diplom program where they have successfully completed the first two years of Diplom studies (Grundstudium).

They are students of TU Dresden or Leipzig University, or they are visiting a research group at TU Dresden or Leipzig University.

They 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.

The residency scholarship 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 603. Foreign students may be entitled to a monthly family allowance.

Moreover, SECAI offers mobility grants to support both incoming and outgoing exchanges of students with international partners. The amount of mobility grants depends on the country.