ETH Zürich PhD Scholarship 2026 in Agricultural Economics and Climate Policy
ETH Zurich
Programme Location
• Zurich, Switzerland
The ETH Zürich PhD Scholarship 2026 in Agricultural Economics and Climate Policy is a prestigious fully funded doctoral opportunity for international students passionate about sustainability, agricultural systems, and climate action.
Hosted by ETH Zurich’s Agricultural Economics and Policy Group, the programme focuses on climate mitigation strategies within Swiss agriculture and agri-food systems.
The PhD position is part of the ACHIEVE Project, a major interdisciplinary initiative that brings together researchers, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and civil society organizations to explore pathways toward achieving Switzerland’s net-zero climate goals.
Selected doctoral researchers will engage in advanced economic and policy research while receiving mentorship from leading academics in environmental economics and sustainability studies. The programme offers a highly collaborative international research environment alongside access to world-class facilities and doctoral-level academic training.
The scholarship is fully funded for four years and includes a competitive salary, employment benefits, research support, and opportunities for international collaboration. The programme is ideal for candidates seeking to contribute innovative research solutions to global climate and agricultural policy challenges.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must hold or be close to completing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a related field
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills required
• Interest in climate policy, sustainability, and agri-food systems
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in German or French at C1 level preferred/required for the role
• Open to international applicants from all countries
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship includes:
• Fully funded 4-year PhD position
• Competitive ETH Zurich doctoral salary
• Social and employment benefits
• Advanced doctoral training and coursework
• Academic mentorship from leading researchers
• Access to international research collaborations
• Participation in interdisciplinary sustainability projects
• Opportunity to contribute to climate policy development
Eligible Field of Study
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainability Studies
• Agri-food Systems
• Climate Change Mitigation
3 juli 2026