Founded in 1855, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich offers researchers an inspiring environment and students a comprehensive education as one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences.
ETH Zurich has more than 16,000 students from approximately 80 countries, 3,500 of whom are doctoral candidates. More than 400 professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences.
ETH Zurich regularly appears at the top of international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. 21 Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the institute.
North-South Centre at the ETH is currently seeking concept notes for the Sawiris Scholarships aimed at promoting doctoral research for the benefit of developing countries. The projects have to be innovative and develop a method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries.
Eligibility
To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfil the following requirements:
The candidate
- Preference will be given to citizens of least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.
- The entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich have to be fulfilled.
- Experience in the selected research area is required.
The research project
- The proposal is of high scientific quality.
- The research topic is innovative and relevant for development.
- The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context has been taken into account.
- Reasonable results can be expected in the given timeframe.
- The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.
The partnership
- Projects involving a research partner from a developing country have to be based on the KFPE principles.
- All partners have been involved in project formulation and development.
- All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
- The project is integrated into the general activities of the involved institutions.
- Preference will be given to projects with partners in least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.
Scholarship Provision
A scholarship of CHF 150’000 can be granted per proposal for a period of three years.
Application procedure
The candidate first has to submit a concept note and there after the candidates whose concept note has been accepted by the selection committee are entitled to elaborate a full proposal. The proposal has to be submitted to the North-South Centre by the supervising ETH professor.
Last date for submission of concept notes is October 31, 2011
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