ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027 offers CHF4,000 for housing and living expenses, together with travel and visa support, for a summer research placement in Zurich. Applications are open to eligible bachelor’s and master’s students interested in computer science and related research.
The fellowship runs from 2 July to 27 August 2027. Applications close on 16 December 2026 at 13:00 Central European Time, so applicants should plan for an early-afternoon cutoff rather than the end of that day.
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ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027: Overview
| Host | ETH Zurich, Department of Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Study level | Bachelor’s and master’s students |
| Research period | 2 July–27 August 2027 |
| Stipend | CHF4,000 total, not monthly |
| Additional support | Travel and visa expenses |
| Applications opened | 1 November 2026 |
| Closing time | 16 December 2026, 13:00 CET |
| Application route | SiROP, through ETH’s official instructions |
Who is eligible?
The programme welcomes students worldwide, except those enrolled at ETH Zurich. Applicants must study computer science or a closely related field, have completed two study years by the start and expect to graduate from their current degree in 2028 or later. Availability for the full fellowship is required.
Check your university calendar before writing an application. Examinations, compulsory placements or dissertation commitments could overlap with the research period. Resolve those questions with your home institution before assuming that a summer break will cover the full visit.
Research areas and preparation
The department lists areas including machine learning, information security, computer systems, robotics, programming languages, software engineering, theory, visual computing, bio/medical informatics and human-computer interaction.
Choose areas where you can point to relevant learning or practical work. For example, identify a course project, technical problem or research paper that helped shape your interest, then explain what question you would like to understand better. Keep the connection specific enough for a reader to see why the proposed area fits your preparation.
A useful planning exercise is to write three short notes: what you already know, what evidence demonstrates that knowledge and what you hope a research placement would help you investigate. Those notes can help you produce a focused statement without overstating your experience.
Funding and practical costs
The stipend is intended for living and accommodation costs. Travel reimbursement is claimed against receipts at the beginning of the programme. Keep records and clarify reimbursement arrangements before committing to expensive travel.
Prepare a personal budget rather than treating the award as unlimited spending. Consider the timing of any deposits and expenses you may need to pay before receiving support. Ask the programme administrator about uncertain costs instead of assuming that every optional purchase or change of itinerary is covered.
How to Apply: ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027
- Read the ETH instructions and review participating research areas.
- Prepare an English Europass CV, an official academic transcript and an English motivation statement of no more than one page.
- Check transcript language and translation rules. Prepare readable, unlocked PDF files.
- Register with SiROP and follow the application link supplied by ETH.
- Submit a complete application before the stated closing time.
Keep filenames clear and inspect each uploaded document. A transcript should remain legible when opened on a normal screen; a document that is technically attached but unreadable can still prevent meaningful assessment.
ETH asks applicants not to contact faculty directly. Use the published application process and programme contact for administrative questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CHF4,000 award paid every month?
No. The published amount is the fellowship stipend for the placement, not a monthly salary.
Do I need an English-language test certificate?
No formal proof is required, but good working English is necessary and may be assessed in an interview.
Should I ask a professor to accept me first?
No. Follow the central application route and the instruction against contacting faculty directly.
How can I make my statement more useful?
Explain the research area you have chosen, connect it to concrete preparation and describe what you want to learn. Remove claims that could apply equally to any university.
Opportunities Feed Assessment
This fellowship is worth considering for students ready to connect classroom learning with a focused research experience. The graduation-date condition and full-period availability deserve an early check. A clear account of relevant preparation is more useful than a broad statement about the reputation of the host.
Official sources
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Information checked on 9 November 2026. Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher, not the university or scholarship administrator. We do not process applications or guarantee selection. Confirm current requirements and funding terms through the official sources before applying.
