1. Framework
This page covers aspects of postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich within the framework of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.
- Postdoctoral researcher or guest researcher
- Managed by the respective Human Resources department at ETH Zurich, or at the research institutes Eawag, Empa, WSL, PSI of the ETH Domain.
- Doctoral degree certificate
- Note: If your FCS application is successful, you must submit the copy of a recognised doctoral degree certificate and other registration documents to the respective Human Resources department by 30 June (non-negotiable). If necessary, clarify before applying for the scholarship whether you can meet this deadline in view of the processes and deadlines at your home university.
- 1 September. Deviating from this start date is not foreseen.
- Should the start time deviate, inform the Reception Service immediately. Any problems caused by an early or late start will be the responsibility of the grantee.
- Decision made by supervisor, administration by Human Resources of ETH Zurich or respective research institution, approval of FCS required
- Paid employment is possible up to the maximum allowed salary for ETH postdoctoral scholars.
- Postdocs at ETH Zurich: No guarantee of accommodation in one of the available student rooms / studios
- Postdocs at research institutions (Eawag, Empa, PSI, WSL): Not guaranteed, up to research institution
- Postdocs already living in Switzerland: Not guaranteed
- Families: No accommodation for families, only for postdoc
The immigration authorities of canton Zurich identify a sum of CHF 1750 per month as necessary. That sum does not include individual expenses for clothes, leisure, telephone, contingencies. (The cost of living in Basel are described in the fact sheet below.) Accommodation is usually the biggest cost item due to the high demand and very limited supply.
Those costs depend strongly on personal lifestyle, so the following information is only a rough guideline.
The information only applies in part at research institutes of the ETH Domain (Eawag, Empa, WSL, PSI). Address queries to the Reception Service.