ETH机器人学生奖学金

官网：https://center-for-robotics.ethz.ch/education/robotics-student-fellowship.html

机器人学已经成为全球教育和研究领域中影响深远的一个重要领域，对社会和经济产生了强大的影响。苏黎世联邦理工学院（ETH）机器人学生奖学金（ETH RSF）计划为研究生提供了在他们选择的机器人学特定主题上与专家一起研究的机会。该奖学金主要在夏季（7月 - 8月）进行，对全球所有学生开放。苏黎世ETH大学的RobotX倡议致力于培养和促进多样性和平等文化。

申请周期：

2024年1月15日至2月29日午夜（中欧时间）。

计划日期：

该计划将于2024年7月3日至8月31日期间进行。

资格：

所有满足以下条件的申请人均有资格参加该计划：

  • 您可以在7月3日至8月31日期间参加整个奖学金期。
  • 您目前正注册在硕士课程中，预计毕业日期最早为奖学金后的春季（在一所顶尖学校表现出色的大四学生也有资格）。

计划结构

苏黎世ETH RobotX倡议的机器人学生奖学金计划致力于在计划相关实验室之一进行研究。

  • 时间范围：7月1日至8月31日。 请注意，奖学金的时间和持续时间是固定的，没有例外。
  • 资格。 预计在2个月奖学金后最早在春季学期毕业的全球硕士生（在一所顶尖学校表现出色的大四学生也有资格）。
  • 研究经验。 奖学金获得者将作为RobotX倡议研究小组的一部分，开展与其兴趣相关的研究项目。这包括与小组成员互动和合作。
  • 社交与交往。 将举办一系列现场社交活动，帮助奖学金获得者与他们所在研究小组以外的人建立联系，包括ETH本科和研究生水平的学生。
  • 经济奖励。 奖学金获得者将获得4000瑞士法郎的津贴，用于支付住房和生活费用。
  • 旅行费用。 将支付旅行和签证费用。学生可以在计划开始时根据票据申请旅行费用，海外航班最高为1200瑞士法郎，短途航班最高为500瑞士法郎。只有经济舱（带一个托运行李）和二等火车票才有资格获得报销。最终金额将根据具体情况确定。
  • 住宿。 该计划提供所有奖学金获得者的住宿，并事先从奖学金中支付。

如何申请

在在线提交申请之前，请仔细阅读以下信息并准备所有所需文件。

资格

如果您满足以下条件，则符合机器人学生奖学金的资格：

  • 您已注册在机器人学或相关领域（例如电气工程，机械工程）的硕士学习计划中。在一所顶尖学校表现出色的大四学生也有资格。
  • 您的预计毕业日期为2025年1月或之后。
  • 您可以参加从7月3日到8月31日期间的整个奖学金期。

录取流程：
将根据提供的文件评估您的申请。申请过程的最后一步可能包括与入选候选人进行的面试。

语言要求

该计划完全以英语进行。不需要正式证明。但是，奖学金需要对英语具有良好的工作知识。您的语言能力可能会在面试过程中进行评估。

准备申请

请首先探索参与主办实验室的教职成员及其研究主题。

在您的申请中，将要求您指定三个实验室以进行研究（按优先顺序）。这将帮助计划协调最佳的实验室安置。

备注：请不要直接联系教职成员。

在申请之前，请准备所有所需文件（以英语为PDF文件，每个文件最大10MB）：

  • 您的简历。请使用 外部链接Europass格式。
  • 您所在大学的官方学术成绩单
  • 动机信/个人陈述（最多1页）。用您自己的语言描述为何选择了您提出的科学研究领域。解释您希望通过来到ETH实现什么目标，以及它将如何支持您的学术生涯并为从事研究工作做好准备。良好的个人

陈述可以在半页纸上写出，您应该努力不超过一整页A4。请注意整理得使其易于阅读。

  • 两位学术推荐人。

    在在线申请中，您应提供这两位学术推荐人的联系方式。您应能够为每位学术推荐人提供以下信息：i）姓名，ii）职称，iii）职务，iv）网站/谷歌学者，v）大学/公司，vi）电子邮件。以下是被接受的“学术推荐人”的例子：

    • 硕士/学士论文导师
    • 硕士/学士导师
    • 硕士/学士项目协调员
    • 您已参加过的项目课程的负责教授

  • 推荐信，由您的学术推荐人之一提交（每位推荐人一个）至 robotics-student-fellowship@ethz.ch，主题为 {学生名}-{学生姓}-reference-letter-{推荐人姓}。推荐人应使用 下载相关表格（PDF，438 KB）。他们可以使用电子签名签署推荐，或者打印，签署，并扫描表格。这两封信必须在申请周期结束之前提交。

只有具有所有必需文件的完整申请才能被考虑录取。

在线申请

在申请之前，请确保您已阅读 准备申请，并将所有所需文件准备为PDF文件。

  1. 首先，您需要 外部链接在SiROP注册

    在注册时，搜索您的本校大学并选择列表中的学校，或使用电子邮件地址创建帐户。注册后，SiROP将邀请您与您自己的机构合作。如果您想申请，创建这种关联并不是必需的步骤。

  2. 完成SiROP注册后，请按照此链接操作：

    https://sirop.org/app/b9f5d562-79b2-484c-b65d-2442bdb78181?_k=VbFjQh9Bqj07ApIl

    申请链接：

    https://sirop.org/app/b9f5d562-79b2-484c-b65d-2442bdb78181?_k=VbFjQh9Bqj07ApIl

    申请截止日期为2024年2月29日午夜（中欧时间）。

  3. 单击链接SiROP机会顶部的“立即申请”按钮。

    只有具有所有必需文件的完整申请才能被考虑录取。

常见问题解答

如果您有任何问题，未在如何申请部分或我们的常见问题解答中找到答案，请发送电子邮件至计划管理人员 robotics-student-fellowship@ethz.ch。

  • 项目在开始/结束日期方面有多大的灵活性？

    很遗憾，没有灵活性。

  • 在计划期间是否可以短时间离开？

    不，这是不可能的。请注意，对您的最大承诺是期望的。如果您无法履行，请给其他学生提供机会。

  • 是否需要成为特定国家的公民才能申请？

    不，该计划对所有国籍的学生开放。

  • 如果适用，是否需要获得适当的签证参与该计划？

    是的，获得必要签证是您的责任。ETH学生交流办公室将协助奖学金获得者进行此过程。

  • 什么是官方学术成绩单？

    官方学术成绩单是总结学生迄今为止的学术进展和表现的文件，应包括大学和学位课程标题，以及每门课程模块的成绩。

    您可能需要向您的大学提出请求，他们可能需要一段时间来生成。

  • 我需要自己安排住房吗？

    不，住宿将会被组织好。我们为所有奖学金获得者提供在同一学生宿舍的住宿。住房费用将从奖学金中扣除。

  • 奖学金津贴是否包括苏黎世的生活费？

    是的，奖学金足够在苏黎世作为学生舒适地生活。

  • 我担心在苏黎世生活，因为我不会说德语。苏黎世的生活是什么样子？

    不会说德语也没关系。苏黎世非常国际化（超过30%为外国人），大多数人讲英语并能理解英语。此外，英语是ETH的通用语言。

  • 苏黎世的通勤时间有多长？

    住宿地点相当靠近，通勤时间约为半小时。公共交通可靠，清洁，安全且易于使用。

ETH Robotics Student Fellowship

Robotics has become one of the biggest fields of education and research worldwide with strong societal and economic impact. The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) program offers graduate students the opportunity to research alongside experts on the specific topic of robotics of their choice. This fellowship takes place mainly during summer (July - August) and is open to all students worldwide. The RobotX initiative at ETH Zurich is committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of diversity and equality.

Application period:

15 January to 29 February 2024 at midnight (Central European Time).

Program dates:

The program will take place from 03 July to 31 August 2024

Eligibility:

All applicants fulfilling the following conditions are eligible for the program:

  • You can attend the entire fellowship period from July 3rd to August 31st. (Note that this time is fixed and cannot be changed)
  • You are currently enrolled in a master program and your expected graduation date is earliest in spring the year after the fellowship (Last-year undergrad students with outstanding performance at a top school are also eligible).

Program structure

The Robotics Student Fellowship program at ETH RobotX initiative is devoted to carrying out research in one of the labs associated to the program.

  • Time frame: 01 July – 31 August. Please note that the time and duration of the fellowship is fixed and there are not exceptions.
  • Eligibility. Master’s students worldwide with an expected graduation date earliest during the spring semester the year after the 2-month fellowship (Last-year undergrad students with outstanding performance at a top school are also eligible).
  • Research experience. Fellows will pursue a research project that aligns with a chosen lab of their interest as part of a research group within the RobotX initiative. This includes interacting and collaborating with group members.
  • Networking and socializing. A number of on-site socializing events will help fellows to get to know people outside their respective research groups, including current ETH students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Financial award. Fellows will receive a stipend of CHF 4,000 to cover housing and living expenses.
  • Travel costs. Travel and visa expenses will be covered. Students can claim the travel costs against receipts at the beginning of the program up to CHF 1,200 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances. Only Economic class (with one checked baggage) and 2nd class train tickets are eligible for reimbursement. The final amount is determined on a per case basis.
  • Accommodation. The program provides accommodation for all fellows and paid for out of the stipends beforehand.

How to apply

Please read the information below carefully and prepare all required documents before submitting your application online.

Eligibility

You are eligible for the Robotics Student Fellowship if you satisfy the following conditions:

  • You are enrolled in a Master’s study program in Robotics or a closely related field (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering). Last-year undergrad students with outstanding performance at a top school are also eligible.
  • Your expected graduation date is January 2025 or later.
  • You can attend the entire fellowship period from July 3rd to August 31st.

Admission process:
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of the documents provided. The last step of the application process may include an interview conducted with the shortlisted candidates.

Language requirements

The program is fully conducted in English. Formal evidence is not required. However, the fellowship requires a good working knowledge of English. Your language ability may be assessed during an interview.

Preparing your application

Please begin by exploring the faculty members in the participating hosting labs and their research topics.

You will be asked in your application to indicate three labs to conduct your research (with a preferential order). This will help the program to coordinate optimal lab placements.

Remark: Please do not contact faculty members directly.

Before applying please prepare all required documents (in English) as PDF files (max 10mb per file):

  • Your CV. Please use the external pageEuropass format.

  • Official academic transcript from your home university

  • Letter of motivation/Personal statement (max 1 page). Describe in your own words why you have chosen your proposed scientific area of research. Explain what you hope to accomplish by coming to ETH and how it will support your academic career and prepare you for a career in research. A good personal statement can be written in half a page and you should aim not to write more than a full A4 page. Lay it out carefully to make it easy to read.

  • Two academic referees.

    During the online application you should provide the contact details of these two academic referees. You should be able to provide the following information for each academic referee: i) Name, ii) Title, iii) Position, iv) Website/Google Scholar, v) University/Company, and vi) e-mail. The following are examples of accepted “academic referees”:

    • Master/Bachelor thesis supervisor
    • Master/Bachelor tutor
    • Master/Bachelor program coordinator
    • Professor in charge of a project-based course you have taken

  • Letter of recommendation to be submitted by your academic referees (one per referee) to robotics-student-fellowship@ethz.ch with the subject {student firstname}-{student lastname}-reference-letter-{referee lastname}. Referees should use the Downloadrespective form (PDF, 438 KB). They can sign the recommendation using an electronic signature, or they can print, sign, and scan the form. These two letters have to be submitted before the end of the application period.

Only complete applications with all the required documents can be considered for admission.

Apply online

Before applying make sure you have read Preparing your application and prepared all required documents as PDF files.

  1. First you need to external pageregister with SiROP

    To register search for your home university in the list provided or create an account using an email address. After your registration SiROP offers you to affiliate with your own institution. To create such an affiliation is NOT a required step if you want to apply.

  2. After completing your SiROP registration follow this link:

    https://sirop.org/app/b9f5d562-79b2-484c-b65d-2442bdb78181?_k=VbFjQh9Bqj07ApIl

    Link to application:

    https://sirop.org/app/b9f5d562-79b2-484c-b65d-2442bdb78181?_k=VbFjQh9Bqj07ApIl

    Application ends at 29 February 2024 at midnight (Central European Time).

  3. Click the «Apply now» button at the top of the linked SiROP opportunity

    Only complete applications with all the required documents can be considered for admission.

Frequently asked questions

Should you have a question, not answered by the how to apply section or by our FAQs, please send an e-mail to the program administration at robotics-student-fellowship@ethz.ch.

  • How flexible is the program when it comes to the start/end date?

    Unfortunately, there is no flexibility.

  • Is it possible to be absent for a short period of time during the program?

    No, this is not possible. Note that the utmost commitment is expected from your side. Please give the room to another student if you are not able to do so.

  • Do I need to be a citizen of a specific country to be eligible for application?

    No, this program is open to students of all nationalities.

  • If applicable, am I required to obtain the appropriate visa to participate in the program?

    Yes, it is your responsibility to acquire the necessary visa. The ETH Student Exchange office will help fellows with the process.

  • What is an official academic transcript?

    An official academic transcript is a document that summarises a student’s academic progress and performance to date, and should include the University and degree programme title, and grades for each course module taken.

    You will probably need to ask your university to provide you with one and it may take a while to produce.

  • Do I need to organize housing by myself?

    No, accommodation will be organized. We provide accomodation for all fellows in the same student house. Housing expenses will be deducted from the scholarship.

  • Does the fellowship allowance cover living expenses in Zurich?

    Yes, the allowance is enough to live comfortably as student in Zurich.

  • I worry about living in Zurich since I do not speak any German. What is life in Zurich like?

    Not speaking German is fine. Zurich is very international (more than 30% are foreigners) and the majority of people speak and understand English. Furthermore, English is the common language at ETH.

  • How long are the commute times in Zurich?

    The accommodations are quite close with a commute time of about half an hour. Public transportation is reliable, clean, safe, and easy to use.