E4D Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from Low-Income Countries in Switzerland

Offered Benefits

The funding program will provide the award amount CHF 175’000 for a period of three years. The scholarship period can be extended on a no-cost extension. Out of the program grant, CHF 166’800 is reserved to cover the salary of the E4D Fellow for three years (level of employment: 100%, incl. social security), CHF 8’200 for material costs and/or travels. Employment after the granted time period must be financed by other sources.

The doctoral salary must be on the level of the ETH standard doctoral salary4. Adjustments of the salary scale might be made in adherence to the general ETH Domain remuneration policy as defined by the ETH Board. Any extra costs associated with salary scale increases affected during the funding period must be borne by the host professorship.

Application Process

• How to Apply: The candidate submits the application to the E4D program office by e-mail to Ms. Patricia Heuberger ([email protected]).
• Supporting Documents: The CV of the candidate, including transcripts with grades and three references must be provided
• The outline of the research project must not exceed 3000 characters (including spaces).
• Relevant own publications or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project.
• The subject of the proposed research is the development of methods, technologies, tools or products, which generate a direct impact on underprivileged people in low-income countries.

• The research topic is within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
• The candidate identifies a professor of ETH Zurich who agrees to give him or her support in elaborating the full proposal, if the concept note should be selected, and to supervise the candidate if the full proposal is selected for funding.
• Admission Requirements: Candidate must hold a completed and recognized Master’s degree from a university.
• Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.