Pitch Your Own Topic

Project Description

While we provide specific project proposals, we highly value independent thinking and innovation. We are always open to supervising students with strong research ideas.

If you have a concept that aligns with our group’s focus but does not fit the pre-defined topics, we invite you to pitch it to us.

Goal

The primary goal is to turn your unique research question into a structured thesis project.

To apply for this track, you must:

  1. Identify a Gap: Formulate a clear research question that addresses a current challenge in AI Safety or Security.
  2. Draft a Proposal: Prepare a short abstract outlining your motivation, proposed methodology, and expected outcomes.

Requirements

  • Strong Initiative: Ability to work independently and drive the research direction.
  • Concrete Proposal: You must attach a short abstract to your application.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills (Python) and relevant background knowledge fitting your proposed topic.
  • Alignment: Your topic must fall within the scope of Trustworthy ML, AI for Cybersecurity, or AI Security.