SwitzerlandETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027 gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain their first research experience through a two-month summer research fellowship in computer science in Switzerland.
The fellowship is provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH Zurich, which runs the programme during two summer months and is committed to increasing diversity in the computer science area.
ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship Benefits
- Round airfare travel tickets provided
- Visa fee will be covered
- Visa expenses will be covered
- Accommodation will be organized
- Monthly allowance provided
- Housing expenses will be deducted from the scholarship
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ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide except students enrolled at ETH Zurich
- You are enrolled in a study programme (bachelor or master) in computer science or a closely related field
- Your expected graduation date in your current study programme is in the year following the fellowship or later
- You will have completed two years of study by start of the programme
- The duration of the fellowship is the full two months of July and August, during which time you must be present
- The programme will be conducted in English
- No official IELTS or TOEFL is required, though language may matter during the interview
- Students with a diverse set of experiences are welcome
Required Documents
- Update CV. Please use the Europass format.
- Official Academic Transcript from your home university.
- Letter of motivation/personal statement (max 1 page). A good personal statement can be written in half a page and you should aim not to write more than a full A4 page.
How to Apply for ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship
- Register with SiROP and create an account or affiliate with your institution (affiliation not required)
- Follow the Application Form link provided after SiROP registration
- Click the “Apply Now” button on the linked SiROP opportunity
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- Only complete applications with all required documents are considered
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 16 December 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the ETH ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, visa and housing questions, deadlines, and how to apply.
Am I eligible if I am in the middle of my 3rd year of a Bachelor degree?
Yes; you are eligible if you graduate only in the year after the fellowship.
Am I eligible if I finish my Bachelor before the fellowship starts?
No; applicants who finish their Bachelor before the fellowship starts are not eligible because the programme is designed for students during their studies.
Do I need to obtain a visa to participate?
Yes; it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa, and the ETH Student Exchange office will help fellows with the process while visa expenses will be covered.
Do I need to organise housing myself?
No; accommodation will be organized and the intention is to find accommodation for all fellows in the same student house.
Is the programme open to students of all nationalities?
Yes; the programme is open to students of all nationalities.
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