RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027 in Robotics at ETH Zurich, Switzerland

About the Position

ETH Zurich invites applications for the RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027, a fully funded doctoral fellowship in robotics. The fellowship supports outstanding candidates conducting doctoral research in robotics and related fields at ETH Zurich, one of the world's leading institutions for robotics research and education.

Fellows join a dynamic research environment spanning robot learning, perception, control, autonomy and physical human-robot interaction, and benefit from ETH Zurich's structured doctoral training and its network of robotics laboratories.

Research Areas

• Robot learning and machine learning for robotics
• Perception, sensing and state estimation
• Control, planning and autonomous systems
• Physical interaction and human-robot systems

Funding and Employment

Fellowship support

Component	Details
Position	Fully funded, full-time, fixed-term doctoral position
Salary	Competitive salary according to ETH Zurich standards for doctoral students, paid monthly and increasing with seniority.
Duration	Four-year doctoral programme with a structured doctoral education offer.
Location	ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Eligibility and Requirements

Academic and research preparation

Criterion	Requirement
Academic preparation	Master's degree in robotics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field (check the official advert for the exact profile).
Research fit	Strong motivation for doctoral research in robotics, demonstrated through projects, publications or equivalent experience where available.
English	Good command of English; ETH Zurich's doctoral admission requirements apply.

Application dates

Recruitment information

Component	Details
Status	Open when checked on 22 October 2026
Deadline	27 November 2026
Programme start	2027 (per the official fellowship call)
Location	Zurich, Switzerland

How to Apply

Submit the application through the official ETH Zurich job portal link before the deadline. Prepare a CV, transcripts, a statement of research interests and contact details for references as requested in the advert; early submission is recommended for competitive fellowships.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading universities in science and technology, with a strong robotics ecosystem that connects the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and affiliated research institutes.

Official Link

• Official advert and application (verified link)
• Working at ETH Zurich (official)

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: 27 November 2026 - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

Application guides

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