The ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship (ETH Fellows) programme at ETH Zurich — one of the world’s top-ranked universities — is now open for its next evaluation round. This prestigious fully funded fellowship supports outstanding early-career researchers from across the globe in conducting cutting-edge research at one of Europe’s leading institutions. Historically, 40–50% of ETH Fellows go on to secure professorships worldwide.
Key Details
- Host Institution: ETH Zurich, Switzerland (consistently ranked among the top 10 universities globally)
- Fellowship Duration: 2 years (fixed)
- Eligibility: Outstanding early-career researchers who have received their PhD within the last 2 years at the time of application; applicants must secure the support of an ETH Zurich professor as mentor before applying
- Funding: Full salary at ETH Zurich standards (including 15% social security contributions), plus research and travel support
- Fields Covered: All disciplines represented at ETH Zurich — engineering, natural sciences, architecture, mathematics, management and social sciences
- Application Deadline: 1 September 2026 at 17:00 Swiss local time
- Notification: Candidates informed within 2 months whether invited to interview; final decisions communicated ~4 months post-deadline
- Official Link: ETH Postdoctoral Fellowships – Official Page
How to Apply
Applicants must first identify an ETH Zurich professor willing to serve as their mentor (only one candidate per professor per round). The application is then submitted jointly through the ETH Grants Office portal, including a research proposal, career statement, and letters of support.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official ETH Zurich Grants Office website before applying.