ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications, offering an exciting fully funded research opportunity in Switzerland for undergraduate and graduate students interested in robotics. This prestigious summer fellowship runs for 8 weeks, from 30 June to 29 August 2026, and allows selected fellows to work closely with experienced researchers on focused robotics projects. Hosted by ETH Zurich, the program supports innovation in one of the world’s fastest-growing scientific fields while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal access to advanced research environments. Participants receive financial support, including a stipend, travel costs, and accommodation, making it a highly competitive and accessible international fellowship.

During the ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026, fellows conduct hands-on research in cutting-edge laboratories alongside RobotX faculty and collaborating researchers. Instead of working independently, participants join active research groups, encouraging teamwork, knowledge sharing, and practical problem-solving. The program also includes on-campus networking and social activities, helping students connect with peers from different research areas and build long-term academic and professional relationships in the global robotics community.

Benefits 

• It is open to students from all over the world.
• Fellows will receive a stipend of CHF 4,000. This amount will be used to cover housing and living expenses.
• The host organization will reimburse travel and visa expenses.
• The program will provide accommodation to all fellows. The cost will be paid from the stipend.
• Opportunity to work in state-of-the-art European laboratories

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be available for the entire fellowship duration from 30 June to 29 August 2026.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Applicants in their final year of an undergraduate program who have performed exceptionally well at a top university may also apply.
• Applicants should be enrolled in a Master’s program in Robotics or a related field, such as electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• The expected graduation date must be January 2027 or later.
• Applicants must have a valid passport for at least 6 months after completing the fellowship

Documents required

• CV in Europass format
• Official academic transcripts
• Valid passport
• Letter of motivation / Personal statement
• Details of two academic referees
• Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the academic referees directly to r[email protected] with the subject line:
  {student firstname}-{student lastname}-reference-letter-{referee lastname}
  These two letters must be submitted before the application period ends.

How to apply?

• Applicants have to first contact a faculty member at RobotX from this link.
• The selected faculty should agree on a research project for the collaboration.
• First register.
• Log in by using these details.
• Fill in the application form.
• Enter all the personal, academic and professional details.
• After completing the form, click “Apply now”.
• Applications should include this filled application form and required documentation in a single PDF file. Font size should be 12.
• The PDF file must be submitted in English through email to [email protected] with the title “ETH Robotics Research Fellowship application”.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026 welcomes eligible Master’s and top undergrad students worldwide, runs from 30 June to 28 August in Zurich, includes housing and stipend support, and is conducted in English to enable a global research experience.