Physical Address
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Deadline: March 30, 2025
ETH Zurich, through its Engineering for Development (ETH4D) initiative, offers a fully funded mentorship program for doctoral candidates who are advancing innovative solutions in engineering for sustainable development. Selected participants will engage in a collaborative research experience, receive one-on-one mentorship from ETH Zurich faculty, and access state-of-the-art resources at one of the world’s leading universities.
This Engineering for Development (ETH4D) program is designed to empower researchers tackling pressing development issues, from climate change and renewable energy to public health and infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries.
Benefits
- Fully Funded Travel and Stay:
- Covers travel expenses to ETH Zurich and living costs during the mentorship period.
- Research Mentorship:
- Guidance and support from top-tier researchers and experts at ETH Zurich.
- Access to Resources:
- Use of ETH Zurich’s world-class research facilities and laboratories.
- Networking Opportunities:
- Collaborate with international researchers and professionals in engineering for development.
- Professional Growth:
- Enhance your research skills and gain global exposure in your field.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Doctoral Candidates: Must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a recognized institution in a low- or middle-income country.
- Research Focus: Projects must address challenges in sustainable development or engineering for development.
- Academic Excellence: Demonstrated potential for impactful research.
- Availability: Must be available to travel and participate in the mentorship program at ETH Zurich.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Budget (Downloadtemplate budget (XLSX, 15 KB))
- A single PDF contianing the following
- Project description (see criteria document for points that need to be addressed)
- Work plan for the stay in Zurich in the form of a Gantt chart
- Motivation letter of the doctoral candidate (1 page)
- Most recent university transcripts
- CV of doctoral candidate (max. 2 pages) incl. publications
- One academic reference letter
- Support letter of the hosting ETH professor, including any financial and in-kind contributions
- Doctoral project proposal (if available)
Deadline: Submit your application by 30th March 2025.
