E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarship Programme Application

E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarship Programme Application

Application The goal of the E4D Engineering for Development  Programme is to promote research and education for the benefit of underprivileged people in low-​income countries.

The grant sum is 175’000 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. Please find the application criteria and procedure below.

E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Application 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

E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Application Documentation comprises of:

Completed Concept Note Application Form (DOCX, 38 KB) 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 publications or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project
Bibliography
Names and contacts of 5 independent external reviewers

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 publications or documentation of relevant activities relating to the project
Bibliography
Names and contacts of 5 independent external reviewers
Please read the Eligibility Criteria and Application Requirements (PDF, 186 KB).

Please submit your application in one single pdf to e4d@sl.ethz.ch.

For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the E4D Engineering for Development  Doctoral Scholarships 2021

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.

E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarship Programme Application

E4D 2021 Engineering for Development Doctoral Scholarship Programme Application