Applications are now open for the RC Trust Internship Program 2027 in Germany. This is a fully funded research internship of up to 90 days in the field of trustworthy AI. It is open to applicants from all countries and is mainly meant for Master’s and PhD students. Bachelor’s students, postdoctoral researchers and industry professionals can also apply.
Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, statistics, psychology or computer security. Travel, accommodation and living costs are fully covered. The official page does not mention any application fee. The deadline is 31 December 2026, and applications must be sent through the online form only. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Organization: RC Trust, a joint research center of three universities in Germany
- Host Country: Germany
- Host Cities: Bochum, Dortmund or Duisburg Essen
- Program Type: Research Internship
- Open for All Nationalities: Yes.
- Funding Type: Fully funded
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
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About RC Trust:
RC Trust brings together researchers from computer science, statistics and psychology to work on robust and trustworthy AI. It is based at three universities in Bochum, Dortmund and Duisburg Essen. The center has 14 principal investigators, more than 50 PhD researchers and 4 Young Investigator Groups.
Benefits:
- Travel costs fully covered
- Accommodation fully covered
- Living costs fully covered
- Work on a focused project in trustworthy AI
- Close collaboration with experienced researchers
- Possible publication at international conferences and in journals
- A diverse, international research community
- English as the working language, so no German is needed
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Eligibility Criteria:
- You are a Master’s or PhD student. These groups are the main target of the program.
- You can also apply if you are a Bachelor’s student, a postdoctoral researcher or a professional from industry who wants to learn about academic research.
- You have an excellent academic record.
- You have a strong background in at least one of the eligible fields listed below.
- You are not currently enrolled at one of the hosting universities. Students of these universities are not eligible.
Interdisciplinary research experience is a plus, but it is not required. Admission is highly competitive, so a strong application matters.
Research Groups:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Dr. Linara Adilova: Understanding Deep Learning Structure
- Prof. Dr. Sven Mayer: Human-AI Interaction
- Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Müller: Trustworthy Machine Learning
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Neider: Verification and Formal Guarantees of Machine Learning
Psychology & Social Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Giulia Barbareschi: Inclusive Technology and Collective Engagement
- Prof. Dr. Nils Köbis: Human Understanding of Machines and Algorithms
- Prof. Dr. Nicole Krämer: Psychology & Social Sciences
- Dr. Greta Ontrup: Psychological Aspects of Human-Algorithm-Interaction
- Dr. Jessica Szczuka: Intimacy with and though Technology
Data Science & Statistical Learning
- Prof. Dr. Alexander Marx: Causality
- Prof. Dr. Markus Pauly: Mathematical Statistics and Applications in Industry
- JProf. Dr. Nils Weitzel: Environmetrics
Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Dr. Steffen Becker: Human-Centered Hardware Security
- Prof. Dr. Ivan Habernal: Trustworthy Human Language Technologies
- Prof. Dr. Rebekah Overdorf: Security and Privacy in Socio-technical Systems
- Prof. Dr. Jat Singh: Compliant & Accountable Systems
- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Zafar: Artificial Intelligence and Society
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
- Result Announcement: End of January or beginning of February 2027
- Internship Period: Usually in the summer of 2027. Other dates may be possible if you agree on them with your host research group.
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How to Apply:
- Explore the research groups and choose the topics that best match your interests and expertise.
- Complete the online application form once it is available.
- Submit your application through the form before 31 December 2026.
- Wait for the result. All applicants will be informed by email around the end of January or beginning of February 2027.
Please keep these points in mind:
- Applications are accepted only through the online form. Email applications cannot be considered.
- The online form is still being prepared and will be added to the official page soon.
- If you already applied by email, you must apply again through the online form once it is available.
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Useful Links:
- Research Groups: https://rc-trust.ai/groups
- Life in the Ruhr Area: https://rc-trust.ai/career/ruhr-area
