Sawiris Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Doctoral)

Criteria Sawiris Scholarships

The Sawiris Scholarships promote doctoral research for the benefit of developing countries. The projects have to be innovative and develop a method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries.

Deadline for the next submission of concept notes is 31 October 2011.

Deadline for the submission of full project proposals by candidates admitted to the second stage of the selection process is 15 February of the subsequent year. 

Eligibility

To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfil the following requirements:

The candidate

• Preference will be given to citizens of least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.
• The entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich have to be fulfilled.
• Experience in the selected research area is required.

The research project

• The proposal is of high scientific quality.
• The research topic is innovative and relevant for development.
• The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context has been taken into account.
• Reasonable results can be expected in the given timeframe.
• The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.

The partnership

• Projects involving a research partner from a developing country have to be based on the KFPE principles.
• All partners have been involved in project formulation and development.
• All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
• The project is integrated into the general activities of the involved institutions.
• Preference will be given to projects with partners in least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.

Selection procedure and reporting

• The proposals will first be reviewed by independent scientists of the relevant field and then evaluated by the selection committee.
• The accepted candidates will be informed about the contractual requirements and reporting procedures (technical and financial).

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