NCCR Switzerland Automation Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Description
Are you a Master's, PhD, or postdoctoral researcher looking for an international research exchange in automation and control systems? The NCCR Automation Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity to conduct short-term research in Switzerland under the supervision of world-class scientists.
Launched by the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Automation, this fellowship is designed to strengthen global collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and career development in engineering and automation sciences.
About the Fellowship
- Host: NCCR Automation, Switzerland
- Fellowship Duration: Up to 6 months
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 (17:00 CET)
- Start Date: From January 2026 onward
- End Date: Latest by July 31, 2026
- Target Audience: Master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from outside Switzerland
Degree Level
NCCR Switzerland Automation Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Switzerland Universities.
Available Subjects
Research Focus Areas
NCCR Automation focuses on advancing research in:
- Control systems and automation
- Robotics and embedded systems
- Artificial intelligence in engineering systems
- Cyber-physical systems and industrial automation
- Human-machine interaction
Applicants can browse the full list of participating research groups and supervisors on the NCCR Automation People Page or during the application process.
Benefits
- Financial support to cover the increased living costs in Switzerland
- Travel support to attend official NCCR Automation meetings
- Access to cutting-edge research environments and state-of-the-art facilities
- Personalized supervision and mentoring from leading Swiss scientists
- Opportunity to collaborate with international researchers across disciplines
- Inclusion in a diverse and inclusive academic community
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Be enrolled in a relevant education or research program outside Switzerland
- Remain affiliated with their home institution during the fellowship
- Not have previously studied or worked at the host institution in Switzerland
- Meet the admission or hosting criteria of the selected NCCR Automation lab or PI
- For PhD and postdocs: continue to receive a salary from their home institution
Evaluation and Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the NCCR Automation committee based on:
- Academic and research potential
- Quality and alignment of the proposed project or motivation
- Contribution to international collaboration and interdisciplinarity
All applicants will be notified of the outcome by October 2025.
Commitment to Inclusion
NCCR Automation is committed to promoting equity and diversity in research. The program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and strives to maintain an inclusive and respectful environment.
Application Procedure
Required Application Documents
All documents must be submitted in PDF format via the online portal before June 30, 2025, at 17:00 CET:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, including publications if applicable)
- Motivation letter (for Master’s students, max. 2 pages)
- Research proposal (for PhD and postdoc applicants, max. 2 pages outlining research question, method, and timeline)
- Letter of support from home institution and academic supervisor
- Copies of university transcripts and degree certificates
- Declaration of income during the research period (if any)
- Selection of up to 3 research topics and 3 NCCR Automation principal investigators as preferred hosts
Important Dates
- Application deadline: June 30, 2025 (by 17:00 CET)
- Notification of results: October 2025
- Earliest possible start date: January 2026
- Fellowship must conclude by: July 31, 2026
Final Thoughts
The NCCR Automation Fellowship 2025 offers a valuable opportunity to engage in high-impact, interdisciplinary research in Switzerland. For Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, this fellowship provides a platform for academic growth, collaboration, and career advancement in the field of automation and systems control.
