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ETH Postdoctoral Fellowships
The ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship programme supports incoming postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich who have demonstrated scientific excellence. The fellowship provides two years of funding, covering 100% salary plus CHF 12,000 per year for research and travel expenses. Fellows must start within 8 months of the deadline. The programme has a success rate of 15–20% and prioritises original, applicant-proposed projects with strong synergy between the candidate and the host group.
Who can apply
Incoming postdoctoral researchers with a PhD awarded within two years of the deadline (or to be completed within six months). Candidates who earned their PhD at ETH Zurich or UZH, or who have spent >12 months in Switzerland in the past 3 years, are ineligible. Must have an ETH Zurich professor as mentor.Perks & benefits
- 100% salary coverage for 2 years
- CHF 12,000 per year for research and travel expenses
- Access to ETH Welcome Center services
- Access to ETH Housing Office
- Access to KIHZ childcare services
- Pathway to academic independence with ~40–50% of former fellows securing professorships
- Bridge to major subsequent funding opportunities such as SNSF Ambizione, PRIMA grants, and Branco Weiss fellowships
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