ETH Zurich - Summer Excellence Research Programme

• You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application. We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
• You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
• You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
• You must maintain a 70% average prior to your exchange departure

• Be nominated by a partner university of ETH Zurich;
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering at the partner university;
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of the programme;
• Rank among the top 10% students in their cohort;
• Demonstrate strong motivation and aptitude for research;
• Have an academic background relevant to the available ETH research projects.
• Preference may be given by the Foundation Board to US/Canadian citizenship or US/Canadian high school degree, however students from any nationality are welcome to apply.

• Submit your Go Global application online. You can apply for up to 3 programs on one application.
• Go Global will contact you with instructions on how to apply to the partner and an electronic copy of your UBC transcript.

• Each research program will have detailed instructions on how to apply and strict submission deadlines.
• All research programs will need supporting documents that typically include:
  • Academic references (1 – 3)
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • UBC transcript

The Go Global Fee is an administrative fee required for all applicants to all Go Global programs. The fee is non-refundable. However, it may be adjusted under some circumstances. 

If you withdraw from Go Global
To withdraw from your Go Global Research Abroad program, you must contact Go Global to request a withdrawal. You will then be asked to complete a short withdrawal form. If you have questions or would like to request a withdrawal, please connect with your Go Global advisor or contact Go Global here.

Fees

Housing

On-Campus housing is not available; participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. Further information on housing options will be provided after admission. 

$1,000 per research experience

Eligibility requirements

All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award near the start of the summer term.

To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses). If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term. 

Students will receive financial support as follows:

• Monthly fellowship: CHF 1,800
• Travel allowance: CHF 500 one-time payment