Timelines

The proposals are evaluated by the directorate, selected faculty members of ETH Zurich, and external reviewers. Short-listed candidates are invited for personal interviews, to be held in Zurich, Switzerland.

The following timeline applies for the 2026 fellowship intake:

• January 15, 2026, 5 p.m. CET: final deadline for applications via the online form
• May 2026: notification and invitation for a personal interview sent to final selection of candidates; notification sent to candidates whose application has been rejected
• June 2026: candidates interviewed by a panel in Zurich, Switzerland; final selection of fellows
• October 1 to December 31, 2026: fellows commence research projects