Doctoral Fellowships in Architecture and Technology
Two paid 3.5-year doctoral fellowships exploring the intersection of architecture, engineering, and digital technology at ETH Zurich.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in architecture or engineering seeking an interdisciplinary PhD bridging design, computation, and building technology.
Overview
The Architecture and Technology (A&T) Doctoral Programme at ETH Zurich offers two fully funded, full-time doctoral fellowships starting October 1, 2027. Operated collaboratively by the chairs of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA), the interdisciplinary programme focuses on advanced computational design, robotic fabrication, and building systems. Successful candidates will join one of the participating professorships to conduct original doctoral research within a high-tech zero-emissions laboratory environment. Applicants are expected to develop a comprehensive research proposal and participate in milestone academic assessments, including the Aptitude Colloquium.
What you'll do
- Conduct original, high-impact doctoral research aligned with one of the participating ITA professorships
- Contribute to teaching and academic activities within the institute
- Prepare and defend a detailed research proposal during the mandatory Aptitude Colloquium
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary research groups within the Arch_Tec_Lab infrastructure
- Publish research findings in leading academic venues and present at international conferences
- Complete coursework and fulfill doctoral degree requirements of ETH Zurich
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related fields (e.g., MSc, MEng, or MArch)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; professional working proficiency assumed
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated research capability bridging architecture and technology
- Strong academic record at the university level
- Ability to formulate an independent and robust research proposal
- Proficiency in developing project documentation and scientific writing
- Must hold a recognized university-level master's degree prior to appointment
- Must commit to a full-time, 3.5-year fixed-term residency in Zurich
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-31
Applicants must submit their complete application package exclusively through the online portal by the stated deadline. The submission must include a cover letter, short CV, portfolio, and research statement formatted as separate PDF files following specific naming conventions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews in mid-March 2027.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Portfolio
- Research statement
Contact
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