OpenFieldOST Swiss Innosuisse Research Assistantships & Master of Science Fellowships
Competitive Swiss research assistantships providing formal cantonal employment contracts, high standard of living, and direct participation in high-tech industrial innovation projects funded by Innosuisse.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Physics with top marks (minimum 5.0/6.0 Swiss scale or 3.5/4.0 GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated technical project experience in photonics, embedded systems, or renewable energy.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industrial recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Swiss research contract: CHF 52,000 to CHF 64,000/year gross plus full research travel allowance; minimal tuition
- Application fee
- CHF 150 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 1,500/semester international tuition fee.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Annual Swiss applied research intake round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official OST University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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