Summer Studentships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in Switzerland

Scholarships for international students

International students at ETH should seek first in their home country for financial support or scholarships to study at ETH.

Bachelorstudents are eligible after passing successfully the first year examination in all parts.

Masterstudents (without an ETH-BSc) may apply after a min of 40 ECTS in the preceding master study year.

Non-participation on examination(s) due to illness must be proofed to us with a medical certification, issued not older than one day after the planned exam.

EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2024, Switzerland (Fully Funded).

Financial Benefits

• CHF 3,400 for the two-month period which covers housing and living costs.
• Housing is reserved and paid for out of the stipends beforehand.
• Students have either single rooms or double rooms and share kitchen and bathroom facilities with their fellow SRP participants.
• The majority of travel costs to and from Switzerland are covered.
• The program reimburses up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances.

ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2024 (Fully Funded).

Benefits

The Fellowship covers:

• Housing and living costs. Fellows will receive CHF 1.750 to cover housing and living expenses
• Travel and visa expenses will be covered as well.
• Students can claim the travel costs against receipts at the beginning of the program.

This Swiss Excellence Program is for Ph.D., Research Fellowship, and Post Doc. Master Degree students can also apply. The Scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Commission of Scholarships (FCS). 

Application Process

You need to visit the official website. Carefully read the application details, required documents, and eligibility criteria. Do your research, Join some Facebook groups, and get in touch with scholarship holders.

Eligibility for the ETH4D

Research to Action Grant Who: Bachelor students, master students, doctoral students, post-doctoral scientists and senior scientists are eligible to apply.

Students must be enrolled at the time activities are carried out. What: Projects need to (i) have an institutional link to ETH Zurich (e.g., previous research or courses taken at ETH or an affiliation with ETH initiatives that promote the development of innovative solutions) and (ii) demonstrate global development-related impact. 

Application Deadline: The approaching application deadline for this opportunity is 30th June, 2023.

CERN

The Panel will select 50 students. IELTS is not required for CERN. Each year CERN Invites students from around the world. If you are looking for Technical Internships or Engineering Internships then do apply for CERN Short term Internship positions.

Financial Benefits

A Contract of 2 to 12 months.

An Allowance of 3407 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).

A Travel Allowance (Economy Class Tickets)

Depending on your personal circumstances, a supplement if you are married and/or have children.

Deadline: 31st July 2023