ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland – Fully Funded

To all the international students interested in Robotics, what could be better than gaining research experience in one of the leading research institutes of Europe this summer, with all your finances covered? Sounds interesting, right? Well, here is an exciting opportunity that you should not miss. Applications are invited for the ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2026. A 9-week fully funded fellowship program organized by ETH Zurich and managed through RobotX, the center for Robotics at ETH Zurich, invites applications from outstanding international students from around the world to experience cutting-edge research in robotics at ETH Zurich.

The fellowship is designed for talented students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree program in engineering or related fields with an interest in robotics. The fellowship provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience by conducting real-time research in robotics under the supervision of an ETH Zurich expert in state-of-the-art research settings. Robotics has become one of the emerging fields of education and research worldwide. We highly encourage students to apply for this program and make the most out of their summer 2026. The fellowship will run from July to August 2026. learn more about fellowship requirements, coverage, and the application process below.

ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026: Overview

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Host Institute: ETH Zurich University
• Eligible Countries: Open for All
• Duration: 9 Weeks
• Dates: June 30 – August 29, 2026
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline: February 27th, 2026

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Who can Apply?

RobotX is inviting applications from applicants meeting the following criteria:

• Calling applications from all nationals
• Students currenlty in bachelors or masters degree programs
• Pursuing their degrees in internationally recognized institutes
• Bachelor’s students must be in the last year of their degree program
• Students pursuing their degree in Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, AI, Computer Science, computational engineering, or closely related fields are invited
• Students must demonstrate excellent academic achievements
• Commit to full-time participation for the entire fellowship period
• Demonstrate a strong research interest in robotics

Coverage

The host organization offers generous support to the fellows. The coverage includes:

• Air travel coverage
• A stipend of CHF 4000 to cover the living expenses for 2 months stay
• Visa assistance and coverage
• Accommodation for the duration of the program

Benefits

• Hands-on research experience in Robotics
• Conduct real-time research alongside ETH Zurich experts
• Expand your global network with international students and robotics professionals
• Explore the Doctoral programs at ETH Zurich
• A great addition for your CVs for future roles
• Fellows will recieve the certificate of participation
• Exclusive access to the institute-state-of-the-art faciltities
• Culture immersion through organized social events and trips

Research Labs

The fellowships are available in the following Robotics labs:

Required Documents:

1. Current CV
2. Degree Transcript
3. Letter of Motivation not exceeding max 1 page
4. Two Academic References
5. Valid Passport

How to Apply?

The application process for the ETH Robotics summer fellowship program is online via offical SiROP application portal. Visit the offical link below, click on the “Apply now” button, and start your online application. Provide all the required documents and enter the contact details of two academic referees in the application. For more details and to apply, visit the offical link below. Best of Luck!

APPLY FOR THE ETH ROBOTICS STUDENT FELLOWSHIP 2026