Program Overview

Program Overview

The Potsdam Graduate School offers a comprehensive program in Artificial Intelligence for Science, designed to equip participants with practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Large Language Model applications.

Program Details

• Target Audience: Promovierende, Postdocs, Junior- and Tenure Track Professorinnen, Wissenschaftsmanagerinnen
• Program Language: Deutsch
• Program Duration: 8 months
• Application Period: The application period for the 2026 program is expected to start in March 2026.
• Program Dates: The program is scheduled to take place from May to December 2026.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide participants with a fundamental and critical understanding of Artificial Intelligence, enabling them to:

• Understand AI technologies and their applications
• Critically evaluate AI results and make informed decisions about their use
• Master the basics of Machine Learning and Large Language Models
• Identify and apply AI in their own research
• Reflect on ethical and legal aspects of AI

Program Structure

The program consists of various workshops that convey practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Large Language Model applications. Topics such as ethics and law complement the program.

Program Goals

• To develop and strengthen AI competencies
• To achieve a well-founded and critical understanding of AI
• To enable participants to apply AI in their research and academic work