Before you apply to EPFL Fellows - Research Commission EPFL

EPFL Fellows
VPAA-DAR-CR, Station 5, CH-1015 Lausanne
Website: http://commission-recherche.epfl.ch/
Where can I carry out the EPFL Fellow fellowship
EPFL Fellow fellowships can only be carried out at the EPFL. You need to agree on a research project
with one of the host professors.
How much is an EPFL Fellows fellowship worth
The EPFL Fellows fellowship consists of a salary for two years.
Postdoctoral level 1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd year ≥ 4 th year
Salary (CHF) 81'400 84'400 87'400 90'400
The fellowship will include social benefits such as AVS and AC and family allocations.
Up to 4'500 CHF are awarded for research expenses per year, including travel/mobility allowances
and research costs contributions.
Can an EPFL Fellows fellowship be prolonged
The duration of an EPFL Fellows fellowship is 24 months and cannot be prolonged. Employment after
the initially granted time must be financed from other sources.
What are the eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria can be found on: Eligibility Criteria
Can I apply if I work at EPFL or in Switzerland
If you have worked at EPFL or in Switzerland for more than 12 months out of the 3 years immediately
before the submission deadline for the proposals, then you are not eligible to apply for EPFL Fellows.
What criteria are used to assess the applications
Criterion 1. Applicant Qualifications Threshold 3.50/5.00 ; Weight 0.25
Issues to be addressed: academic preparation, demonstrated capacity for research excellence based
on track-record, and overall potential to carry out the project successfully.
Criterion 2. Research Project Threshold 3.00/5.00 ; Weight 0.25
Issues to be addressed: importance and originality of the research in a given field – the quality and
novelty of the research proposed and its contribution to addressing an important gap of knowledge;
the adequacy of the chosen approach, methodology and work plan for achieving the scientific and
technological objectives, feasibility and quality of the design/methodology, and how well the
proposal is written.
Criterion 3. Research Environment Threshold 3.00/5.00 ; Weight 0.25
Issues to be addressed: suitability of facilities of the host lab, adequacy of the supervisor’s
operating funds and other supports to carry out the project, opportunities for collegial interaction
and the quality of the partnership; in particular, the scientific/technical competence and expertise of
the host lab at EPFL as well as the complementarities of the host and candidate.
Criterion 4. Career Development Threshold 3.00/5.00 ; Weight 0.25
Issues to be addressed: potential to enhance and advance the applicant’s research training and
impact on the development of the researcher’s career. Special attention will be paid to make
reintegration of scientists possible after a career break. Indeed, EPFL has adopted a clear policy for
equal opportunities for men and women. Therefore, in order to increase the number of women in
research, the School supports the integration into EPFL of women researchers whose scientific
careers have been delayed or interrupted due to family obligations (children) or a change of
residences due to their partner’s career development.
Total Threshold 3.50/5.00
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