The Engineering for Development (E4D) doctoral scholarships promote research projects with a direct impact for underprivileged people living in countries on the OECD DAC list. Thus, the doctoral projects have to be innovative and develop a method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of underprivileged people in low-income countries
ELIGIBILITY:
- The general entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich and the
respective department must be fulfilled. - Experience in the selected research area is required.
- Preference will be given to citizens of Least Developed Countries and Low-Income Countries according to the OECD DAC-2021 list classification2
(soft factor). - Only candidates with the support of an ETH professor are eligible to apply.
TASK DETAILS:
- The research topic is within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
- The proposal is a new doctoral project, not complementary funding to an on-going
research. - Subject of the proposed research is the development of methods, technologies, tools or
products, which generate a direct impact for underprivileged people in low-income
countries. - The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context is taken into account.
- The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: The E4D doctoral scholarship amounts CHF 175’000 for a period of three years
DURATION: 3 years
DEADLINE: 30 April 2024
NO OF AWARDS: Unknown
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application in one single pdf to [email protected].
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