ETH Zurich is currently accepting applications for the E4D Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarships 2024.
Application deadline: 30 April 2024
ETH Zurich E4D Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarships
The goal of the Engineering for Development (E4D) doctoral scholarships is to promote research projects with a direct impact for underprivileged people living in countries on the OECD DAC-2024-25 list. Thus, the doctoral projects must be innovative and develop a method or product which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of underprivileged people in low-income countries.
Scholarship Funding
The E4D doctoral scholarship amounts CHF 200’000 for a period of three years. The scholarship/project period can be extended on a no-cost extension. Out of the scholarship grant, CHF 181’400 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
Eligibility
The Applicant
- 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.
- Candidates must be citizens of low- and lower-middle-income countries according to the OECD DAC-2024-25 list classification.
The supervisor
- The doctoral supervisor must be an ETH professor and must have a guaranteed ETH position for the entire duration of the proposed project.
- It is expected that the ETH Zurich professor supports the candidate 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.
- The supervisor confirms their commitment to the project by a letter of support, indicating their contribution to the project in cash or kind.
The research project
- The research topic is within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
- The proposal is a new doctoral project, not complementary funding to an on-going research.
- Subject of the proposed research is the development of methods, technologies, tools or products, which generate a direct impact for underprivileged people in low-income countries.
- The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context is taken into account.
- The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.
For more information:
Refer the Official edibility and criteria document before applying.
The applicants must submit the Concept Note Application Form 2024 to the E4D programme office via email.
