Engineering for Development
The goal of the Engineering for Development (E4D) Programme is to promote research and education for the benefit of underprivileged people in low-income countries.
The E4D Programme is generously funded through the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The current programme phase runs from 2019 to 2023.
The grant sum is 175000 CHF to cover the salary costs of the doctoral students for three years.
Only candidates with the support of an ETH professor are eligible to apply. Applications submitted without the letter of support will not be considered.
Application Requirements
Applications for Concept Note 2021 are now open until 30 April 2021. The Application Documentation comprises of:
Completed Concept Note Application Form, please kindly download, along with the following compulsory annexes:
- CV of the candidate
- Excellent MSc degree from a recognised university and grade transcripts
- Support letter of the supervising professor at ETH Zurich
- 2 reference letters from your field of research
- Relevant own publication or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project
- Bibliography
- Names and contacts of 5 independent external reviewers
Eligibility Requirements
- Existing professional contact with a relevant professor is highly recommended
- High English proficiency level is necessary
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Excellent MSc Degree and high academic performance is necessary
- Only contact an ETH professor with a concrete project idea
Please read the Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements for further information related to the doctoral application to the university. For further information related to the E4D Projects and Fellows, please visit this Scholarship Link.