ETH Zurich 2022 E4D Doctoral Scholarships

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.

• Table of Content
• About Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zürich)
• E4D Doctoral Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of E4D Doctoral Scholarships
• Requirements for E4D Doctoral Scholarships Qualification
• 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

E4D Doctoral Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of E4D Doctoral Scholarships

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

Requirements for E4D Doctoral Scholarships Qualification

The general entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich1 and the respective department must be fulfilled.

• Experience in the selected research area is required.

• Preference will be given to citizens of low- and lower-middle-income countries according to the OECD DAC-2022-23 list classification2 (soft factor).

Important to note:

• Existing contact with an ETH professor in the field of your study is highly recommended
• High English proficiency level is necessary 
• Maximum age: 40 years 
• Excellent MSc or MA degree with high academic performance is necessary
• ONLY contact an ETH professor with a concrete project idea

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ETH Zurich website.