ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship 2027 in Switzerland | Fully Funded

Programme overview

ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship 2027 in Switzerland gives international applicants the chance to pursue studies or research in Switzerland, hosted by Australia – Australian National University Canada – University of British Columbia France - Necker Institute Germany - Heidelberg Spain - Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Switzerland - ETH Zurich 1. Do I have to serve a service commitment period at A*STAR after completing my post-doctoral training? How long is the service commitment period? Upon completion of post-doctoral training under the AIF, you will contribute to A*STAR’s research institutes and/or relevant organisations for 3 years. 1. What are the allowances like for AIF? During the postdoctoral training, you will receive a competitive monthly allowance. You will also be given annual allowances to attend conferences overseas. At the commencement of the postdoctoral training, we will provide a one-off settling-in allowance. Please refer to the Coverage section for more information. 2. Is there any monetary support for my spouse and family? No. The award does not include additional financial support for spouses or family members. 3. Who is responsible for consumables and research-related fees during the collaboration? A*STAR does not cover consumables or research-related fees. These costs are to be supported by the overseas university.. The details below are summarised from the published programme information; always confirm current requirements on the official source page before applying.

Key details

• Scholarship Name: Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme
• Host Country: Switzerland
• Eligible Applicants: International and domestic students
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

ETH Zurich ESOP Scholarship 2027 in Switzerland is open to International and domestic students. The target academic level is Master's. Specific country, field-of-study, and minimum-qualification requirements are set by the host organisation — check the official listing for the authoritative criteria for your profile.

Published benefits and support for selected participants:

• CHF 13,500 per semester beginning with the Autumn Semester 2027
• A complete tuition-fee waiver
• Financial support for study and living expenses
• Funding for the regular duration of the Master’s degree
• Dedicated mentorship during the scholarship period
• Access to the ETH Foundation’s professional network

Documents and qualifications typically required (confirm on the official page):

• A valid passport or identity document
• Bachelor’s degree certificate, if already available
• Official academic transcripts from every university attended
• Proof of academic ranking, if available
• Motivation letter
• Valid language certificate
• Two academic recommendation letters
• Master’s thesis pre-proposal
• GRE results, if required by the selected program
• Portfolio, if required

1. Review the full eligibility criteria and requirements on the official source page.
2. Prepare the documents listed in the requirements section above.
3. Submit your application via the official application portal before the deadline (November 30, 2026).
4. Monitor your email / applicant portal for interview or status updates.