The Fully Funded ETH Zurich Fellowship in Switzerland is an opportunity for researchers all around the globe to conduct their research without considering financial constraints. This fully funded fellowship program aims to attract outstanding young researchers and provide them with an ideal environment for independent research projects. Research fellows will also have an opportunity to work alongside distinguished professors, industry partners, and fellow researchers, enhancing their scientific prowess.

This fellowship is of two years duration, during which the fellows are embedded within one of ETH Zurich’s numerous departments or research groups. This affiliation allows them to access all the facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive research ecosystem to facilitate their research objectives. As the fellowship is competitive, only a limited number of scholarships are available each year. The university monitors the success rate of the applicants to avoid any potential biases; there was only a 25% success rate in last year’s applications. Applicants of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The benefits of the Fully Funded ETH Zurich Fellowship in Switzerland are:

1. The fellowship covers the fellows’ salary (100%, based on ETH standards).

2. ETH Zurich University will also provide the fellows with CHF 10,000 yearly for research expenses.

3. ETH Zurich will also cover the expenses, including travel/mobility allowances and cost contributions.

4. The travel and research costs budget may not be used to cover salary costs and vice versa.

5. Opportunity to visit Switzerland and explore European culture.

6. Work alongside professors and researchers from worldwide in world-class labs.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded ETH Zurich Fellowship in Switzerland are stated below:

1. Applicants who have completed their postdoctoral at ETH Zurich University or the University of Zurich are not eligible.

2. Applicants must have completed their postdoctoral (PhD) a maximum of two years before the submission deadline.

3. Those who still need to complete their doctorate must submit a certification of the planned date of their defense signed by the advisor or department chair.

4. Furthermore, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Switzerland for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the submission deadline.

5. Applicants must not have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) at either ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, a research institute of the ETH domain (PSI, WSL, Empa, and Eawag), or the University of Zurich for more than six months in the three years immediately before the submission deadline.

6. Applicants must have at least one scientific publication in a peer-reviewed journal or be awarded a prize for their doctoral thesis.

7. Eligible applicants would be rejected on formal grounds

Application Process:

1. The application process for the ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is online.

2. Applicants must fill out the form carefully with the correct information.

3. Applicants must submit the application in pdf format using the ETH Zurich grant application system.

4. ETH Zurich Research Commission is responsible for the evaluation of applicants.

5. Applications will be open from 14 July 2023, but the applicant must prepare the applications in advance.

6. The application deadline for the ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship is 1 September 2023.

7. Before starting the application, check the guidelines here.