ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2027
The ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship invites bachelor’s and master’s students in computer science to spend eight weeks doing real research in a lab at ETH Zurich, one of Europe’s strongest technical universities.
- FundingCHF 4,000 for housing and living, plus travel and visa costs
- Who can applyGlobal
- Application feeFree
Overview
The programme is run by the Department of Computer Science (D-INFK). It works much like a paid summer research internship: you join a research group, work on a project under supervision, and take part in events with the other fellows.
At a glance
About
- Host
- Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Dates
- 2 July to 27 August 2027
Funding
- Funding
- CHF 4,000 for housing and living, plus travel and visa costs
- Application fee
- Free
Eligibility
- Minimum degree required
- Enrolled bachelor’s student with two completed years, or master’s student, in computer science or a close field
- Age limit
- None stated
- Work experience
- Not required
- Nationality
- Global
Who can apply
Study Requirements
- You are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in computer science or a closely related field.
- Your expected graduation is in 2028 or later, so you are still a student after the fellowship.
- You will have completed two years of study by the start date. Master’s students meet this automatically.
- You can be in Zurich for all of July and August 2027.
Language
The programme runs in English. You need good working English, which may be checked in an interview. No test certificate is listed as required.
How to apply
- CV in English, in Europass format
- Official transcript in English, German, French or Italian, from your university or an authorised translator
- One-page letter of motivation in English
All files must be PDFs and must not be password protected. If your first master’s semester GPA is not available yet, use your final bachelor’s GPA. You will also pick one or two preferred research areas.
- Register on SiROP, the research opportunities platform ETH uses.
- Open the SSRF 2027 listing linked from the official how-to-apply page and click “Apply now”.
- Upload your CV, transcript and motivation letter, and choose your research areas.
- Submit before 16 December 2026 at 13:00 CET. Only complete applications are reviewed.
ETH asks applicants not to email professors directly. The department matches fellows with groups based on the research areas you select.
What Fellows Receive
- CHF 4,000 toward housing and living expenses for the eight weeks
- Travel costs, reimbursed against receipts at the start of the programme
- Visa costs
- Supervised research in an ETH computer science group
Zurich is expensive, so plan your budget early. Many fellows look for shared housing or student rooms as soon as they receive an offer.
How to Write the Motivation Letter
One page goes quickly. Open with the research area you care about and why. Mention one or two projects, courses or papers that show you can work on hard problems, and link them to the areas you choose in the form. End with what you want to learn in Zurich and how it fits your plans after graduation. Concrete details beat broad statements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship paid?
Yes. You receive CHF 4,000 for housing and living, and ETH covers travel and visa costs.
Can final-year students apply?
Only if you are still enrolled after summer 2027. Your graduation must be in the year after the fellowship or later.
Do I need to find a supervisor first?
No. Select your research areas in the form and do not contact faculty directly.
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