OpenFieldUZH Department of Evolutionary Biology Summer Research Fellowship
Eight-week mentored research internship investigating Alpine ecosystem responses to climatic variations and biodiversity conservation across Swiss field stations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate or early Master's student in biology, ecology, or environmental science.
- English language proficiency
- Good English conversational skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Interest in Alpine biodiversity, population genetics, or ecosystem dynamics.
- Recommendation letters
- One professor reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Stipend of CHF 2,500/month for an 8-week summer field or laboratory ecology project in Switzerland
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Summer intake deadline)
- 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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