2 PhD Fellowships, History and Theory of Architecture, ETH Zürich

2 PhD Fellowships, History and Theory of Architecture, ETH Zürich

Zurich, Switerland, Oct 1, 2025–Sep 30, 2028
Application deadline: Feb 15, 2025

The doctoral program at the Institute of History and Theory of Architecture (gta), ETH Zurich, Switzerland offers two fellowship positions to start on 1 October 2025. This program focuses on the history and theory of architecture and urbanism in a wider context of cultural history, including the history and theory of art, science and technology.

The two fully-funded fellowship positions are open for research in any area of history and theory of architecture and urbanism, and we welcome innovative proposals across geographies, methodologies, and time periods. GTA Fellows will have freedom to determine the content of their doctoral research and are not required to conform to the research interests of any particular research group.

We are seeking junior researchers with a background in the history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience. Suitable candidates hold a university diploma or master’s degree in architecture, history of art or related fields and can demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.

Submission deadline: 15 February 2025, 23:59 CET

The online application should include the following documents:
– Letter of motivation (2 pages maximum)
– Curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum)
– Contact details for two academic references (contacts only, please; no letters will be accepted)
– Outline of a research project to be completed during the fellowship (5 pages maximum)
Please note that that applications must be submitted through the online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For more information on how to apply please go to https://gta.arch.ethz.ch/en/programmes/gta-doctoral-programme/apply.html.