Engineering for Development E4D Doctoral Scholarships 2026/2027 for Students from Developing Countries

The E4D Doctoral Scholarships support doctoral research leads from low- and lower-middle-income countries to conduct a four-year PhD at ETH Zurich, focusing on innovations with potential to improve lives in poorer regions. The program provides a substantial grant to cover salary and research costs, with ETH professors contributing remaining costs. Applicants must align with ETH Zurich requirements and come from eligible countries.

Grant of 200,000 CHF for salary and research costs over four years; supervisor support and project collaboration at ETH Zurich

Applicants must be citizens of least developed, low-, or lower-middle-income countries according to the current DAC list of ODA recipients; they must meet the general doctoral entrance requirements at ETH Zurich and have experience in the selected research area.

Submit the Concept Note Application Form 2026 with supporting documents by 22 February 2026; includes CV, motivation letter, transcripts, publications, reference letters, and letters of support from involved partners