OpenFieldUZH Department of Informatics Doctoral Research Fellowships
Fully salaried four-year doctoral research fellowship at UZH Department of Informatics conducting research in artificial intelligence, software engineering, visual analytics, or blockchain systems.
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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics with top academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional but recommended for international degrees.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming competence and Master's thesis in computer science.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded salaried appointment: CHF 52,000 to CHF 58,000/year gross under SNSF doctoral scales plus comprehensive Swiss health coverage and travel allowance
- Application fee
- CHF 100/500 application fee (credited upon enrollment)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Nominal CHF 720/semester tuition (covered by department fellowship).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual international graduate school application round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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