Applications are now open for the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025/26 in Switzerland. This prestigious and fully funded program invites talented postdoctoral researchers from around the world to conduct cutting-edge research at ETH Zurich, one of Europe’s leading universities.
The fellowship provides full financial support for a two-year research stay and is open to candidates from all academic disciplines. There is no application fee and no age restriction.
Fellowship Overview
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Institution: ETH Zurich
- Program Duration: 2 Years
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 1st September 2025
Financial Coverage
Fellows selected for the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship will receive:
- A monthly salary
- Research and mobility funds
- Travel allowance
- Research-related expenses
- Year 1 gross salary: CHF 92,500
- Year 2 gross salary: CHF 97,200
This financial support allows researchers to focus fully on their work and integrate into the ETH Zurich academic community.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- PhD Status:
- Must have obtained a PhD within two years before the deadline (based on the defense date), OR
- Be scheduled to defend their PhD within six months after the deadline (with signed confirmation from a supervisor or department chair).
- In all cases, the PhD defense must be completed before the fellowship starts.
- Must have obtained a PhD within two years before the deadline (based on the defense date), OR
- Institutional Restrictions:
- Applicants who earned their PhD or have spent more than 6 months at ETH Zurich or the University of Zurich are not eligible.
Important Notes
- No application fee is required.
- All academic fields are eligible.
- Fellows will work under the supervision of a faculty member at ETH Zurich.
How to Apply
The application process is fully online. Interested applicants should read the official guidelines carefully and begin preparing the required documents well in advance.
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