OpenFieldJoint PhD in Renewable Energy Systems & Power Electronics (ZHAW-ETH Zurich Track)
Doctoral research at the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE), developing high-efficiency wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) inverters for solar microgrids in collaboration with ETH Zurich.
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 Electrical Engineering, Energy Science, or Mechanical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 95
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in power electronics converters, grid storage, or photovoltaic modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried SNSF/Innosuisse doctoral contract: CHF 50,000–CHF 58,000/year
- Application fee
- CHF 100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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