Applications are invited for the Summer Research Fellowship 2025 at ETH Zurich. The last date for the application is December 16, 2024.
About ETH SSRF
The Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) programme offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain their first research experience in an area of their choice. The fellowship provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH takes place during two summer months and is open to all students worldwide. The department is committed to increasing diversity in the computer science area.
Research Opportunities
Data Management & Machine Learning
Information & System Security
Computer Systems
Intelligent Interactive Systems and Physical Computing
Programming Languages & Software Engineering
Theory & Algorithms
Visual Computing
Programme Structure
- The main part of the Student Summer Research Fellowship programme at ETH Zurich is devoted to doing research in one of the available areas.
- Time frame: 1 July – 31 August approx.
- Please note that the time and duration of the fellowship are fixed to cover the full two months of July and August.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship programme if you satisfy the following conditions:
- You are enrolled in a study programme (bachelor or master) in computer science or a closely related field (e.g., electrical engineering, mathematics, physics)
- Your expected graduation date in your current study programme (bachelor or master) is in the year following the fellowship or later
- You will have completed two years of study by start of the programme (master students naturally satisfy this condition)
The duration of the fellowship is the full two months of July and August, during which time you must be present.
Language requirements
The programme is conducted exclusively in English. Although formal evidence of language proficiency is not required, the fellowship requires a good working knowledge of English and it may be assessed at an interview.
Research Experience
Fellows will pursue a research project that aligns with a chosen area of their interest as part of a research group in our department. This includes interacting and collaborating with group members.
Networking and socialising
A number of on-site socialising events will help fellows to get to know the other fellows. Students will visit interesting places and explore more of Switzerland.
Stipend
Fellows at ETH Zurich will receive a stipend of INR 3,82,671.04 / CHF 4,000 to cover housing and living expenses. Travel and visa expenses will be covered as well. Students can claim the travel costs against receipts at the beginning of the programme.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be organised during the research stay, once a candidate is accepted into the programme. Fellows will stay in a student house with single rooms, shared bathrooms and kitchen.
Switzerland
Fellows have the opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Zurich in the summer as well as the beautiful mountainous landscape of Switzerland in their free time.
Admission Process
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of the documents provided. The last step of the application process may include an interview conducted with the shortlisted candidates.
Application Process
- Please begin by exploring the faculty members in the participating hosting labs and their research topics.
- You will be asked in your application to indicate one or two preferred research areas. This will help the programme to coordinate optimal lab placements.
- You should have some background knowledge through courses or projects for the research areas you pick. Don’t pick an area with the idea of learning about it from scratch.
Important Links
- Before applying check all the detailed instructions here!
- Check all the FAQs here.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through this link.
Deadline
16 December 2024 at 13:00 (Central European Time).
Timeline
- Application period: 1 November – 16 December 2024 at 13:00 (Central European Time).
- Communication of the admission decision: Applicants will be notified by e-mail by February.
- Duration of the programme: The programme will take place from 30 June – 29 August 2025.
Contact Details
ssr_fellowship[at]inf.ethz.ch
Click here to view the official notification for the Student Summer Research Fellowship 2025 at ETH Zurich.
