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ELLIS - the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems - is a pan-European AI network of excellence which focuses on fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact. Founded in 2018, ELLIS builds upon machine learning as the driver for modern AI and aims to secure Europe’s sovereignty in this competitive field by creating a multi-centric AI research laboratory. ELLIS wants to ensure that the highest level of AI research is performed in the open societies of Europe and follows a three-pillar strategy to achieve that.
ELLIS Research Programs

The ELLIS research programs focus on areas with the potential to move the needle in modern AI - from basic research in theory and algorithms to applications in health and climate sciences. They include outstanding researchers as ELLIS Fellows and Scholars. Currently, there are 16 different research programs in ELLIS.

ELLIS PhD & Postdoc Program

The ELLIS PhD and Postdoc program offers outstanding young researchers from all over the world a unique entry point to cutting-edge machine learning research by connecting them to leading scientists across Europe and by offering them a variety of training activities. Students can choose between an academic and an industry track.

ELLIS Sites

ELLIS is creating a network of research sites across Europe which are either located at existing AI research institutions or created from scratch. Currently, there are 41 ELLIS Units and 1 Associate Unit in 17 countries. The long-term goal is to establish a set of world-class ELLIS institutes distributed across Europe, each acting as the core of a local AI ecosystem.

Latest News

Welcoming New ELLIS Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Celia Sánchez San Juan

02 June 2025

Welcoming New ELLIS Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Celia Sánchez San Juan

We are excited to welcome Celia Sánchez San Juan as the new COO for the ELLIS Society. Celia brings a strong track record in st...

Pre-Launch Event Marks Key Milestone for ELLIS Institute Finland

30 May 2025

Pre-Launch Event Marks Key Milestone for ELLIS Institute Finland

On May 21, the ELLIS Institute Finland hosted its pre-launch event, marking an exciting step forward for the ELLIS community.

ELIAS Strengthens Interdisciplinary AI Research Through ELLIS PhD Program

28 May 2025

ELIAS Strengthens Interdisciplinary AI Research Through ELLIS PhD Program

The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) is shaping the next generation of AI researchers—through the ELLIS PhD...

Latest events

Event  list automl school

2025-06-10 - 2025-04-13

AutoML Summer School

You're invited to the 5th edition of the AutoML School. After four fantastic editions online, in Freiburg, Munich, and Hannover...

Event  list unit manchester misinformation detection

2025-06-16 - 2025-06-16

ELLIS Unit Manchester: Workshop on Misinformation Detection

The rise of the internet and social media has significantly accelerated the spread of misinformation, posing serious societal c...

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2025-06-17 - 2025-06-19

ELSA General Assembly

The third edition of the ELSA General Assembly will bring together the ELSA Consortium, ELLIS members, EU-funded partner Networ...