Applications are currently being accepted for the ETH Zurich PhD Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ETH Zurich PhD Scholarship
The ETH Zurich PhD Scholarship 2026 in Switzerland offers fully funded positions in applied macroeconomics and political economy at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. Doctoral researchers will develop dissertations on topics like globalization, tax competition, and political institutions using modern econometric methods.
Benefits of ETH Zurich PhD Scholarship
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD at ETH Zurich and KOF Swiss Economic Institute
- Engaging and collaborative research environment
- Access to a broad community of economic researchers
- Exchange ideas with colleagues across different areas of economics
- Participate in seminars, workshops and conferences in Zurich and beyond
- Opportunities to engage with international visitors and present research
- Internationally competitive employment conditions
- Negotiable starting date
- Position initially offered for 18 months with prospect of extension for 4-5 years subject to satisfactory progress
- Gross salary determined according to ETH Zurich regulations
ETH Zurich PhD Scholarship Requirements
- Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field, completed by the time the position begins
- Interest in empirical research addressing relevant economic and public-policy questions
- Interest in applied macroeconomics, international economics, public finance and/or political economy
- Sound foundation in econometrics, statistics and quantitative analysis
- Experience with at least one statistical programming language (Stata, R or Python) and openness to learning additional tools
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly in written and spoken English
- Interest in contributing to a collaborative research environment while developing ability to plan and conduct own research
- Applicants with quantitative background in statistics, data science, political science, public policy or finance are welcome if they have sufficient training in economics
- Knowledge of German is welcome but not required
Application Date and Process
- Submit online application through the online application portal
- Include a letter of motivation outlining research interests and their connection to applied macroeconomics, political economy and/or international taxation
- Include a curriculum vitae without a photograph
- Include a writing sample (Master’s thesis, thesis chapter, term paper or other academic research paper)
- Include a complete academic record listing undergraduate and graduate courses and grades
- Include copies of relevant diplomas and certificates
- Include contact information for two or three potential referees
- Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2026 at the latest
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered
Application Deadline
30 September, 2026
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