OpenFieldSwiss Innosuisse Decarbonized Building & Positive Energy District Project
Applied research project at the Institute of Building Technology analyzing geothermal heat pumps, building envelope photovoltaics (BIPV), and predictive building energy controls.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems
- English language proficiency
- German or English professional working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated simulation skills in EnergyPlus, IDA ICE, or Modelica
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industry letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 65,000 annual research salary plus laboratory consumables
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored by Swiss Innovation Agency
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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