OpenFieldSUPSI Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi) Doctoral Fellowship
Doctoral research conducted within the MEMTi institute in Manno, developing patient-specific orthopedic implants, wear-resistant coatings, and computational finite element models of human joints.
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 Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science with superior standing.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in biomechanical simulation, orthopedic implant design, or composite materials.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Swiss doctoral contract: CHF 54,000/year gross under SNSF scales joint with ETH Zurich or EPFL
- Application fee
- CHF 150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges under university research employment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Doctoral recruitment intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SUPSI - Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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