Funder

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, CH: ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowships (ETH Fellows)

Added date

02/03/2023

Closing date

01/09/2023

Call summary

The program is intended to foster young researchers who have already demonstrated scientific excellence in the early stages of their careers. The fellowships are intended as early support towards academic independence, hence priority will be given to applicants who propose their own projects. Fellowships are worth up to CHF 215,200 each. ETH Fellows are also entitled to CHF 12,000 per year for research expenses, including travel/mobility allowances and research cost contributions. The budget allocated for travel and research costs may not be used to cover salary costs, and vice versa.

Scientific scope

Algorithms; Energy Engineering; Engineering; Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity; Manufacturing Processes & Technologies; Materials Sciences; Medical Devices; Medicine & Health; Physical Sciences and Engineering; Sociology of Science & Technology; Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainable Development & Resource Use

PI eligibility

At the time of the submission deadline, applicants must hold a doctorate (PhD) or will complete their doctorate within the next six months. Applicants with the doctorate (PhD) must have obtained it a maximum of two years prior to the submission deadline. The decisive date is the date of the examination or viva voce. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must submit a certification of the planned date of their defense signed by the advisor or department chair. The examination or viva voce must have been completed by the time the fellowship is started.