Switzerland · Zurich
About this opportunity
The Student Summer Research Fellowship (SSRF) brings undergraduate and master’s students in computer science and closely related fields to work with ETH research groups for July and August. The 2027 programme is planned for 1 July to 28 August 2027 (to be confirmed).
The application window opens at the beginning of November 2026 and closes in mid-December. Do not contact professors directly — you indicate one or two preferred research areas in the application. Decisions are emailed by the end of February 2027.
Who can apply
Undergraduate or master's students in computer science or a closely related field (e.g. electrical engineering, mathematics, physics) with two years of study completed by the start, graduating in 2028 or later.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Master's students
What the funding covers
CHF 4,000
CHF 4,000 for housing and living costs, plus travel and visa costs reimbursed against receipts.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Partly covered / varies
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
- English CV in Europass format
- Official transcript (English, German, French or Italian) issued or translated by your university
- One-page letter of motivation in English
- Tests
- No test score required; good English is checked, possibly in an interview
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Wait for the window to open in early November 2026.
- Apply on SiROP and upload your CV, transcript and motivation letter as PDFs.
- Choose one or two preferred research areas — do not email professors.
- Be ready for a possible interview; results by end of February 2027.
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Program dates
- Program dates
- 1 Jul 2027 – 28 Aug 2027
- Duration
- 2 months
Quick answers
Who can apply for ETH Zurich Student Summer Research Fellowship?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Master's students. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is ETH Zurich Student Summer Research Fellowship fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend, Travel grant. Amount: CHF 4,000. Covers: stipend or salary, travel. Not separately covered: accommodation (partly).
What is the deadline for ETH Zurich Student Summer Research Fellowship?
The deadline is not confirmed yet — check the official page. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does ETH Zurich Student Summer Research Fellowship require IELTS or another test?
No test score required; good English is checked, possibly in an interview.
How do I apply for ETH Zurich Student Summer Research Fellowship?
Wait for the window to open in early November 2026. Apply only on the official website (inf.ethz.ch). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
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- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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