High-achieving candidates are cordially invited to participate in the esteemed E4D Programme at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Generously sponsored by the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the E4D Engineering for Development initiative serves as a catalyst for research and education to uplift underprivileged demographics in low-income regions. Acceptance into the programme provides doctoral students with a grant of 175,000 CHF for a three-year term to meet their salary expenses.
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Scholarship Sponsor(s): ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Type of Scholarship: Fully Funded
Hosting Institution(s): ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Value of Scholarship: 175,000 CHF to cater for salary expenses
Award Count: Multiple
Level of Study: Doctoral
Applicable to: International Students
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Eligibility Requirements | ETH Zurich E4D Doctoral Scholarships 2024
- Applicants are favoured if they have prior contact with an ETH professor within their field of study.
- Applicants must have a satisfactory level of English proficiency. The eligible certificates are listed here.
- Applicants should not be more than 40 years of age.
- Applicants require a Master’s (MA or MSc) of exceptional standard from an accredited university.
- Contacting an ETH professor with a solid project proposal is recommended.
Application Process
Application Method: Qualified applicants must apply online via the Application Form for the E4D Doctoral Scholarships to be eligible for the Engineering for Development (E4D) Doctoral Scholarship Programme.
Application Documents:
- A Project description using this template (DOCX, 14 KB).
- The applicant’s CV
- An exceptional MSc or MA degree from a reputable university and grade transcripts
- A letter of support from the supervising professor at ETH Zurich outlining the financial contribution to the project
- Two reference letters from your field of research
- Any relevant publications or documented activities relating to the project
- A bibliography
- The names and contacts of 5 independent external reviewers
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
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