Legal basis
The MTEC Doctorate is regulated by the ordinances on doctoral studies and scientific employees issued by ETH Zurich, the Rector's implementation provisions, and the detailed stipulations issued by D-MTEC.
Only the German versions of the documents below are legally binding.
Regulations of doctoral studies
Regulation of doctoral employment
If your doctorate is linked to employment at ETH Zurich, this aspect is regulated by the Ordinance Governing Scientific Employees of ETH Zurich and the Directives for Doctoral Students Employed at ETH Zurich, with the corresponding information sheet.
- external page Verordnung über das wissenschaftliche Personal der ETH Zürich – German, legally binding
- Ordinance Governing Scientific Employees of ETH Zurich – English translation
- Weisungen für Doktorierende mit Anstellung an der ETH Zürich – German, legally binding
- Directives for Doctoral Students Employed at ETH Zurich – English translation
- Information sheet
Detailed stipulations relevant to D-MTEC
The Doctoral Ordinance defines the basic stipulations for doctoral studies. The detailed stipulations are the responsibility of the departments, and may vary. Here are the D-MTEC stipulations:
Academic integrity
ETH Zurich is committed to academic excellence. Trust in research is largely dependent on the responsible actions of researchers. In order to ensure enduring, high-quality research, every employee is called upon to act responsibly and to follow the guidelines on academic integrity. Your supervisor will inform you of the guidelines applicable at ETH Zurich. All parties involved in your doctorate are required to comply with these guidelines at all times.