ETH4D provides grants for visiting scientists, belonging to an academic institution in low and lower-middle income countries. The visiting scientist may visit ETH Zurich to conduct a short research stay or to attend a conference or workshop organised by ETH Zurich scientists.
ETH4D supports teaching activities of ETH scientists or ETH emeriti at partner institutions in low and lower-middle income countries. Activities include delivering lectures, courses or seminars; or attending collaboration meetings.
Grant:
- The amount for the ETH4D Visiting Scientist Grant is max. 10 kCHF
- The amount for the ETH4D Teaching Stay Grant is max. 5k CHF
Eligibility:
Visiting Scientist:
- Visiting scientist must be affiliated at an institution in a country classified under the categories.. Preference will be given to “least developed”, “low-income” and “lower-middle income” countries
- Has existing or planned research collaborations with the hosting professor
- Proven academic qualifications
Teaching Stay:
• Doctoral candidates
• Senior scientists
• Assistant Professors
• SNSF Professors
• Titular Professors
• Professors on an ERC grant
• Professors Emeriti
Application:
Visiting Scientist:
- Description of the Research Stay or Conference/Workshop attendance (1-2 pages)
- Budget
- CVs of all involved persons (1-2 pages each)
- Letter of support from ETH professor
Teaching Stay:
- Description of the teaching stay
- Budget, including a detailed statement of the funds requested and all funding sources, as well the applicants’ and partners’ contribution to the costs (in-cash and/or in-kind)
- CV of the applicant (max. two pages)
- Support or invitation letter of the hosting partner university
