PhD program in Digital Humanities (EDDH)

Features

• The PhD program is directed to computer and data scientists, engineers, mathematicians, life scientists as well as to broadly skilled students from Humanities and Social Sciences interested in the range of interdisciplinary research questions covered by the overarching Digital Humanities framework.
• The program at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne stimulates close collaboration between students, researchers and professors in Digital Humanities. Our doctoral students are trained to provide intellectual contributions and leadership in Digital Humanities as well as social and cultural issues at large.

Programme Structure

Research

• Empirical research in the areas of art, music, history and literature
• Data sculpting and experimental museology
• Social computing
• Social, political, cultural and ethical dimensions of digital technology
• Data science, machine learning, distributed information systems

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• Application Form & documents to upload
• Each applicant is requested to provide the contact details of 3 referees who can write a recommendation. These recommendations are confidential and will only be accepted if they are received through the electronic application process.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International — Non-residents: Free
• Domestic — Citizens or residents: Free

Additional Details

• EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
• CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.

Living costs

Lausanne, Switzerland

2,750-3,383 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Digital Humanities.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships — Provided by university, Grant 1920 CHF, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Need-based scholarships - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne — Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Need-based. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. U.S. government.
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. ServiceScape.
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. ACES Education Fund.
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation.
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Independent provider, Grant 1550 EUR, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation.
• Postdoctoral Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 3500 CHF, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. Swiss Confederation.
• PHD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1920 CHF, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. Swiss Confederation.
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based. IvyPanda.
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Voice Talent Online.
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based. Salvado Law.
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Anonymous Hope Fund.
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Leopold Figl Foundation.
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified. IELTS from 6 to 9.
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.