Oskar Jeger Scholarship

Dr. René Viterbo (Paris) granted the Oskar Jeger Fonds to ETH Zürich in 2001. Professor em. Duilio Arigoni, a research fellow and friend of René Viterbo increased investment in the fund. The scholarship supports students with a special interest in organic and/or biological chemistry.

The scholarship

is designed for master students and comprises a scholarship of 22‘000 CHF for the master programme. Additionally a tuition fee waiver for the corresponding period is included.

Preconditions

Who may apply? Bachelor students at ETH in the programmes Chemistry (D-CHAB) and Biology (D-BIOL, focus on biological chemistry). A successful basic (1st year) examination and 60 ECTS in the 2nd year of study are crucial. An outstanding interest in organic and biological chemistry respectively must be demonstrated clearly. You must conduct the whole of the master programme at ETH Zürich.

Applications

in English or German should be addressed to the Rector Professor Günther Dissertori via: Dr. Barbara E. Hellermann, Head of Financial Aid Office, ETH Zürich, 8092 Zürich. All documents must be attached as pdf to the email. 

Committee

Committee members are: Rector Prof. Dr. Günther Dissertori, Prof. Dr. Claude Viterbo, Prof. Dr. Markus Aebi, Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Bode, Prof. Dr. Helma Wennemers

Pivotal for the evaluation is a proven interest in experimental organic/biological chemistry. Additionally, the financial situation of the candidate is considered.

Deadline

Complete applications via email must be handed in until 30 April 2025. The decision will be made approximately two months later.