Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 19 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
ETH4D Pilot Grants ETH4D Pilot Grants provide a smaller amount of funding to explore new collaborations or pilot new applied research projects in low- and lower-middle income countries. ETH4D Pilot Grants can be used for feasibility and pilot studies that might lead to a proposal for a larger research collaboration.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-middle income countries.
- Academic background: Main applicant: ETH professor from any discipline of the ETH domain.
“Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-middle income countries.”
Selection criteria
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Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in ETH Zurich's words, is: "Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-middle income countries." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-mi….
- Study destination: Switzerland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In ETH Zurich's own words: "Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-middle income countries."
Can international applicants apply?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Eligible partner countries: All countries in the current external page DAC list of ODA receipients, except for upper-mi….
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with ETH Zurich before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with ETH Zurich, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: CVs of all involved partners (2 pages max. per partner).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from ETH Zurich's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 19 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is based in Switzerland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.