ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship 2020 for Undergraduate & Graduate students Worldwide

The Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) Program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain their first research experience in an area of their choice. The fellowship provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH takes place during two summer months and is open to all students worldwide. The department is committed to increasing diversity in the computer science area.

Eligibility

All applicants fulfilling the following conditions are eligible for the program:
– You can attend the entire fellowship period from July 1st to
August 31st. (Note that this time is fixed and cannot be changed)
– You are currently enrolled in a bachelor or master (or combined) program and your expected graduation date is earliest in spring the year after the fellowship.

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You are eligible for the Student Summer Research Fellowship program if you satisfy the following:

You are enrolled in a study program (Bachelor or Master) in computer science or a closely related field (e.g., electrical engineering, mathematics, physics)
Your expected graduation date in your current study program (Bachelor or Master) is January 2021 or later.
You have 2 years of study completed by summer 2020 (Master students naturally satisfy this condition).
The duration of the fellowship is fixed to the full two months of July and August. You can be present during the entire time.

Language requirements:
The program is fully conducted in English. Formal evidence is not required. However, the fellowship requires a good working knowledge of English. Your language ability may be assessed during an interview.

Admission process:
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of the documents provided. The last step of the application process may include an interview conducted with the shortlisted candidates.

List of research areas
Research opportunities are available in the following areas:

Theory and Algorithms
Networked Systems and Parallel Computing
Pervasive Computing and Cyberphysical Systems
Information and System Security
Data Management and Machine Learning
Programming Languages and Software Engineering
Visual Computing

The main part of the Student Summer Research Fellowship program at ETH Zurich is devoted to doing research in one of the available areas.

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Time frame: 1 July – 31 August 2020. Please note that the time and duration of the fellowship is fixed to cover the full two months of July and August.
Eligibility. Bachelor’s and master’s students worldwide with an
expected graduation date earliest during the spring semester the year after the 2-month fellowship.
Research experience. Fellows will pursue a research project that aligns with a chosen area of their interest as part of a research group in our department. This includes interacting and collaborating with group members.
Networking and socializing. A number of on-site socializing events will help fellows to get to know people outside their respective research groups, including current ETH students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Stipend. Fellows at ETH Zurich will receive a monthly allowance of about CHF 1.750 to cover housing and living expenses. Travel and visa expenses will be covered as well. Students can claim the travel costs against receipts at the beginning of the program.
Accommodation. Affordable housing during the research stay will be organized, once a candidate is accepted into the program. We will also provide information regarding visa applications (where required).
Switzerland. Fellows have the opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Zurich in the summer as well as the beautiful mountainous landscape of Switzerland in their free time.

Application Procedure

Before applying make sure you have prepared all required documents as PDF files (max 10MB per file).

1. First you need to register with SiROP
To register search for your home university in the list provided or create an account using an email address. After your registration SiROP offers you to affiliate with your own institution. To create such an affiliation is NOT a required step if you want to apply.

2. After completing your SiROP registration follow this link:

Application ends at 15 December 2019 at 12 noon (Central European Time).

3. Click the «Apply now» button at the top of the linked SiROP opportunity.

Only complete applications with all the required documents can be considered for admission.