Artificial Intelligence, a major issue for the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
In February 2025, France will host the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together heads of state and government, leaders of international organisations, small and large businesses, representatives of the academic world, researchers, non-governmental organisations, artists and other members of civil society.
This is a major issue for the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, particularly through the PEPR IA funded by France 2030, as part of the national strategy for artificial intelligence. Co-piloted by the CEA, CNRS and Inria, its budget of €73 million over six years should enable it to support France's acceleration in the field of AI, by removing scientific barriers in the areas of embedded AI, frugal AI, distributed AI and trusted AI, as well as proposing innovative mathematical approaches to the theoretical foundations of AI.
The advent of artificial intelligence also represents a major revolution for culture. AI can encourage the networking and sharing of knowledge and contribute to the emergence of new cultural and scientific outreach activities. But it also raises key questions about the relationship with creation, copyright and critical thinking. AI will therefore be a key theme for 2025.
"Intelligence(s)", the topic of the 2025 edition of Sciences en bulles
Sciences en bulles is a scientific outreach comic book project which was launched by the French Ministry and France Universités, and is also coordinated by France Université.
The contest will involve 10 PhD students from all over France.
Beyond AI, the 2025 edition of the Fête de la science invites professionals in research, education and scientific culture to cross disciplinary fields, explore various forms of intelligence, and rethink what it means to be intelligent, beyond human boundaries.
How to apply?
Are you interested in this project? If your thesis theme is linked to this topic, apply now!
To apply, send an e-mail to the University of Bordeaux's "Sciences with and for Society" team. You will then receive an application form.
The application period is open until December 6, 2024.
The 10 PhD students selected at national level will be announced on December 20.
Please note that participation in the contest and the writing of comic books are only possible in French.
To learn more, discover the 2024 edition on the following theme: "L’eau dans tous ses états".