OpenFieldETH Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) in Computer Science
Highly selective, fully funded 2-month summer research fellowship (July 1 to August 31) inside the Department of Computer Science (D-INFK) at ETH Zurich, offering international students direct research collaboration with faculty mentors, housing, travel reimbursement, and social activities.
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 (completed at least 2 years of study) or master's student in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering outside ETH Zurich.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working knowledge of English (tested during interview; certificates optional).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement of purpose outlining technical interests and laboratory preferences.
- Recommendation letters
- Official university transcripts, CV, and one or two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: CHF 4,000 living stipend for 2 months (July–August), organized accommodation, full round-trip travel reimbursement, and visa cost coverage
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully paid international fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Annual international application deadline for following summer)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ETH Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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