Applications are now open for the ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship (RSF) 2026 in Switzerland. This is a fully funded international summer research program hosted by ETH Zurich, one of the world’s leading universities in science and technology.
The fellowship is open to students from all countries and is designed for final-year undergraduate and Master’s students with a strong interest in robotics and related fields. The program runs for 9 weeks, from June 30 to August 29, 2026, and offers participants the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge robotics research under the supervision of renowned ETH Zurich faculty.
Robotics is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology and research, and this fellowship provides hands-on experience in a world-class research environment. All major expenses are fully covered.
ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026 – Overview
- Country: Switzerland
- City: Zurich
- Host Institution: ETH Zurich
- Program Duration: 9 weeks (approximately two months)
- Program Dates: June 30 – August 29, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Financial Benefits
The ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026 covers all major expenses, including:
- Total stipend of CHF 4,000
- Round-trip airfare
- Visa costs
- Free accommodation
This allows selected fellows to focus entirely on their research without financial concerns.
Available Research Labs
During the application process, candidates must select three preferred research labs. Available robotics research groups include:
- Computational Robotics Lab
- Emilio Frazzoli’s Lab
- Robotic Systems Lab
- Computer Vision and Geometry Group
- Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
- Autonomous Systems Lab
- Intelligent Control Systems Group
- Soft Robotics Lab
- Stefan Leutenegger’s Lab at ETH Zurich
Applicants are encouraged to review the research focus of each lab before making their selections.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Open to all nationalities
- Final-year undergraduate students or Master’s students
- Currently enrolled in Robotics or a closely related field such as Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Expected graduation date must be January 2026 or later
- Must be available in Switzerland from June 30 to August 29, 2026
- No IELTS or language test required
- No need to contact ETH faculty members in advance
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass format
- Official academic transcript
- Letter of motivation / personal statement (maximum 1 page)
- Contact details of two academic referees
- Two letters of recommendation, submitted directly by the referees
All documents should be prepared in PDF format.
How to Apply for the ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026
Interested applicants must apply through the official ETH Zurich application portal. The first step is to register on the SiROP platform, after which you can complete the application and upload all required documents.
Make sure to submit your application before February 27, 2026, as late submissions will not be considered.
Apply through the official ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship website
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