Funding & benefits
You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits.
“A fully funded doctoral position at ETH Zurich, employed at the ETH doctoral salary rate with full social benefits”
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
// Alert::widget() ?> chevron_left Übersicht RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken RobotX, the Center for Robotics at ETH Zurich, is looking for outstanding doctoral students who want to build robots that work in the real world. With the RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027, you apply once and are considered by several RobotX research groups across ETH Zurich.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Computer Science & IT. 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
- A Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, robotics, bioengineering, materials science, or a closely related field, completed by August 2027
- An excellent academic record in both your Bachelor's and Master's studies
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Start date by agreement in 2027
- Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in Computer Science & IT. Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Computer Science & IT.
- English-language requirement: Excellent written and spoken English.
- Study destination: Switzerland.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- An excellent academic record in both your Bachelor's and Master's studies
- CV, including any publications or preprints
- Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale
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
What funding comes with RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027?
ETH Zurich states: "A fully funded doctoral position at ETH Zurich, employed at the ETH doctoral salary rate with full social benefits."
Which degree level does RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027 support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at ETH Zurich in Switzerland.
Is an English test required?
Excellent written and spoken English.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with ETH Zurich before preparing an application.
Which documents does ETH Zurich ask for?
The official page lists 3 items: An excellent academic record in both your Bachelor's and Master's studies, CV, including any publications or preprints, Transcripts of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English, with the local grading scale.
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: 16 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
About ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is based in Switzerland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.