Science of Intelligence (SCIoI) presents renewal proposal for 2026-2032 funding period to the DFG
On 30 January, 2025, SCIoI presented its renewal proposal for the upcoming funding period to the German Research Foundation (DFG) in Bonn. Our delegation, consisting of researchers from established partner institutions (Technische Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Universität Potsdam and Charité) and our new partners from Leipzig Universität, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, outlined our achievements and future plans. To provide a tangible sense of our work, we also showcased live demonstrations of some of our robotic systems, illustrating the practical applications of our research.
Understanding intelligence across disciplines
Since our establishment in 2019, we’ve been dedicated to look for fundamental principles that could define intelligence. By integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other disciplines we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to studying intelligence in both natural and artificial systems.
In our initial funding phase, we laid the groundwork by investigating how individuals solve problems, how learning occurs through social interactions, and how groups make collective decisions. We emphasized ethical considerations throughout our research, ensuring that our studies not only advance scientific knowledge but also align with societal values.