ETH Zürich 2021 E4D Doctoral Scholarships for Developing Countries (Switzerland)

The goal of the Engineering for Development (E4D) Programme is to promote research and education for the benefit of underprivileged people in low-?income countries.

The E4D Programme is generously funded through the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The current programme phase runs from 2019 to 2023.

• Table of Content
• About Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zürich)
• ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships
• Requirements for ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zürich)

ETH Zürich is a public research university in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. Founded by the Swiss Federal Government in 1854 with the stated mission to educate engineers and scientists, the school focuses exclusively on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Like its sister institution EPFL, it is part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain (ETH Domain), part of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.... continue reading

ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships

The grant sum is 175’000 CHF to cover the salary costs of the doctoral students for three years.

Requirements for ETH Zürich E4D Doctoral Scholarships Qualification

Existing professional contact with a relevant professor is highly recommended
• High English proficiency level is necessary
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Excellent MSc Degree and high academic performance is necessary
• ONLY contact an ETH professor with a concrete project idea

Documents Required for Application

Completed Concept Note Application Form (DOCX, 38 KB) along with the following compulsory annexes:

• CV of the candidate 
• Excellent MSc degree from a recognised university and grade transcripts
• Support letter of the supervising professor at ETH Zurich
• 2 reference letters from your field of research
• Relevant own publications or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project
•  Bibliography 
• Names and contacts of 5 independent external reviewers

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please read the Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements (PDF, 186 KB).

Please submit your application in one single pdf to [email protected]. 

For more details, visit ETH Zürich website.