Applications are now open for the ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027, a funded research programme at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. It is open to bachelor’s and master’s students in computer science and closely related fields such as electrical engineering, mathematics and physics. Fellows spend two months (2 July to 27 August 2027) working with a research group in areas like machine learning, robotics, information security and more.
The fellowship includes a CHF 4,000 stipend, and travel and visa costs are covered. Students of all nationalities can apply, except those currently enrolled at ETH Zurich. The deadline is 16 December 2026 at 13:00 Central European Time. The official information does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Programme Type: Summer Research Fellowship
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Host Institution: Computer Science Department, ETH Zurich
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 16 December 2026, 13:00 Central European Time
- Open to All Nationalities: Yes
- Application Fee: None
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What This Scholarship Offers:
- A CHF 4,000 stipend
- Travel and visa costs covered
- Arranged accommodation
- You join a research group at one of the world’s leading universities,
- Social events and group trips let you meet fellows from different countries and build connections that can last well beyond the summer.
- In your free time, you can enjoy Zurich’s summer culture and the mountain landscapes of Switzerland.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- You are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in computer science or a closely related field, such as electrical engineering, mathematics or physics.
- Your expected graduation date is in 2028 or later (the year after the fellowship or later).
- You will have completed two years of study by the start of the programme. Master’s students automatically meet this requirement.
- You are not currently a student at ETH Zurich.
- You can be present in Zurich for the full two months of July and August.
- You have a good working knowledge of English. No language certificate is needed, but English may be assessed in an interview.
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Programs Available:
Research opportunities are available in these areas:
- Machine Learning
- Information Security
- Computer Systems
- Robotics
- Programming Languages and Software Engineering
- Bio/Medical informatics
- Human-computer interaction
- Theory
- Visual Computing
You will be asked to choose one or two preferred areas. You should already have some background in them through courses or projects.
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Documents Required:
Prepare all documents as PDF files. Do not upload password protected PDFs.
- CV in English: Use the Europass format.
- Official academic transcript: It must be in English, German, French or Italian. Self made transcripts and screenshots of student portals are not accepted. Translations must come from your university or an authorised professional translator.
- Letter of motivation: Maximum one page in English. Explain why you chose your research area, what you hope to achieve at ETH, and how it supports your goals.
- First semester master’s students: If you do not yet have a master’s transcript, upload your bachelor’s transcripts and enter your final bachelor’s GPA.
Important Tips:
- Do not contact professors directly.
- Do not apply in the last minutes before the deadline.
- Find your university in the dropdown menu, since most universities are listed.
- Write only your name in the name field, and do not use all capital letters.
- Remember that submitted applications cannot be edited, no documents can be added after the deadline, and the deadline is never extended.
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How to Apply:
- Register on SiROP, the online application platform.
- Open the official ETH SSRF application page.
- Click the Apply now button at the top of the page.
- Fill in your personal details and select one or two preferred research areas.
- Upload your CV, transcript and motivation letter as PDF files.
- Submit your application before 16 December 2026 at 13:00 Central European Time.
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