ETH for Development (ETH4D) - Urban Pilot Grant Program 2026 (With Up to 30.000 CHF in Funding)

  • Published: July 28, 2026
  • Deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Category: Grants

ETH for Development (ETH4D) is currently accepting applications for its Urban Pilot Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About ETH4D - Urban Pilot Grant Program

The Urban Pilot Grant Program supports ETH Domain institutions and non-academic partners in developing pilot research projects focused on sustainable urban development and infrastructure challenges. The grant encourages collaboration between academic researchers and local practice partners to create innovative solutions for urban challenges such as climate change, mobility, water management, digital transformation, and urban governance.

Benefits of ETH4D - Urban Pilot Grant Program

  • Max. Grant Sum: 30.000 CHF

ETH4D - Urban Pilot Grant Program Requirements

The Urban Pilot Grant requires collaboration between ETH Domain researchers and non-academic practice partners.

Eligible applicants must form a consortium including:

Academic Partner

The consortium must include:

  • A professor from ETH Zurich, or
  • A professor or research group leader from another ETH Domain institution, including:
    • EPFL
    • Eawag
    • Empa
    • Paul Scherrer Institute
    • WSL

Non-Academic Practice Partner

The project must include at least one non-academic partner from an eligible country.

Eligible practice partners include:

  • Public institutions.
  • Private sector companies.
  • Civil society organisations.

Local universities and research institutions may participate but cannot replace the required non-academic practice partner.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 November, 2026

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