ETH4D Research to Action Grants for International Students in Switzerland

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Swiss and overseas students can apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for projects that demonstrate global development-related impact by bridging the gap between research and practice, at ETH Zurich.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be employed or enrolled at ETH Zurich.
• The applicants with projects revolving around activities in a “least-?developed”, “low-income” and “lower-middle-income” country and direct involvement of collaborating institutions or agencies from said countries will be given preference.

Offered Benefits

The ETH Zurich will award the selected candidates a grant of 5,000 CHF for activities such as:

• Material for developing innovative ideas (e.g., prototypes) to address a challenge faced by global development practitioners (e.g., NGOs, foundations, start-ups, international organisations) (max. 5kCHF)
• Organization of or active participation in a stakeholder workshop, non-academic conference, or policy dialogue (max. 5kCHF)
• Production of a video showcasing the research results (max. 2kCHF)
• Exhibition or other creative formats showcasing the research results (max. 5kCHF)
• Travel back to the field to present and discuss research results (i.e., doctoral project) with local stakeholders and participants

Application Process

• How to Apply: The students must first enroll and gain admission in their desired programme. Then, to apply for this opportunity, they must complete a grant application form.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Completed electronic application form
• Project description and objectives
• If applicable, a letter of support from a non-academic partner or collaborator
• Detailed budget
• Financial confirmation letter by ETH professor or unit
• CV of the applicant, including publication list (max. 2 pages)
• One reference letter from within ETH
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must meet the entry and academic requirements of their desired study programme at the bachelor, master, doctoral, or postdoctoral level, to secure admission.
• Language Requirement:The students must be proficient in English and German language and meet the proficiency requirements of the university.