The ETH4D program offers mentoring in the following form for doctoral candidates hjson low- and lower-middle-income countries: The one-year mentoring program consists of:
One year support of mentee’s doctoral studies by a professor, senior scientist, or postdoc of ETH. Monthly meetings between the mentor and mentee are highly recommended, together with clear determinations of work packages, e.g., joint attendance of conference, a joint contribution to publication. Although participation in doctoral committee of mentor is not compulsory, mentors at ETH are invited to do so.
A research visit to the mentor’s research group at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, for a period ranging from 1 to 3 months over the mentorship duration.
Traveling funds and/or conference attendance support.
For more information, please see “ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Programme Criteria” downloadable in this form. For more details on eligibility criteria, the document attached herein should be referred to.
Remember, the next application deadline is on March 30, 2024.
Notification on decisions will be sent after the deadline date, around 5-6 weeks.
Grant and Application Information:
Expenses Covered
- The grant is for actual incurred expenses, to a maximum of 15,000 CHF and including:
- Economy roundtrip (up to 2,000 CHF) airfare to Switzerland and back for the research visit.
- Cost of visa.
- Travel fund for attending an academic conference.
- Research supplies (e.g., laboratory tools) total up to 6,000 CHF.
- Health insurance costs.
- Local transportation expenses.
- Accommodation.
- Living allowance for the duration of the research stay at ETH Zurich.
Deadline of application 30th March 2024
