Fully Funded ETH Pioneer Fellowship in Switzerland 2024-25
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Fully Funded ETH Pioneer Fellowship in Switzerland 2024-25
The Fully Funded ETH Pioneer Fellowship in Switzerland is an exceptional opportunity open to students of all nationalities pursuing master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies. This prestigious program, supported jointly by ETH Zurich and Banco de Mexico’s “Fund for Human Resource Development” (FIDERH), offers a comprehensive platform for advanced research. Participants engage in a 10-18 month immersive experience focused on their chosen field, with all expenses covered by the fellowship.
Under the ETH Pioneer Fellowship 2024, there are two distinct tracks: the Deep-Tech Incubation Program and the Social Impact Incubation Program. The former aids entrepreneurial ventures aimed at transforming research into marketable innovations, while the latter focuses on projects addressing social challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Both tracks share identical funding and eligibility requirements, emphasizing practical application and entrepreneurial spirit.
ETH Zurich, renowned for its academic excellence and innovation, attracts talented individuals worldwide to its international internship programs. Participants benefit from mentorship by leading researchers, contributing to a global research community and honing skills in innovative thinking and problem-solving. Switzerland’s reputation as a hub of technical expertise enhances the learning environment, fostering creativity and the development of novel methodologies and approaches.ETH Zurich is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally, offering international students a transformative educational experience.
Benefits of ETH Pioneer Fellowship
- Successful fellows will be awarded a lump sum of 150’000 CHF to cover the fellow’s salary costs and other costs to support their research project.
- The stipend will cover all the project-related costs, tuition fees, travel, etc.
- The ETH Pioneer Deep-Tech Incubation Program 2024 provides the fellows with the essential tools they need to advance their research projects and supports them on their entrepreneurial journey.
- Fellows will get coaching from top experts.
- In addition, they will also get entrepreneurial training that will be supported by their host Professor.
- They will get access to ETH infrastructure and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful culture of the institute and a chance to visit Switzerland for free.
- Apart from salaries, the fellowship will finance most aspects of your project. It may include general expenses, travel/field expenses, industry fairs, and tuition fees for certificates of advanced studies.
Eligibility for ETH Pioneer Fellowship
- Applicants must be 1-2 entrepreneurial qualified who wish to commercialize their research results at ETH Zürich.
- Applicants can be ETH Masters, Doctoral students, or ETH researchers to be eligible for the Switzerland fellowship.
- A company that has not yet been incorporated is eligible.
- ETH Zurich’s host professor fully supports the research project.
- It must be a promising business case.
- Furthermore, only for the Social Impact Pioneer Fellowships, a promising business case serving and helping people who live with less than 10 USD per day in low-and middle-income countries. All OECD DAC List 2024 countries are eligible.
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Application
ETH Pioneer Fellowship Program Required Documents:
- Brief project summary
- Detailed description of the idea
- Financial plan for the project
- Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest (if any) to both applicants and the host professor.
- Project summary (Detailed project information)
- Detailed information on intellectual property rights.
- Applicant CV
- Publication List
- Letter of support by host professor
- Video presentation
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 01 September,2024 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Organizer | Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich |