Reconciling Family Life and Work/Studies
ETH Zurich considers itself to be an institution and employer offering its members adequate balance between studies and career, on the one hand, and care duties, on the other hand. It is ETH Zurich’s strategical aim to further improve possibilities for reconciliation within the next years.
Parenthood at ETH Zürich
Adapted from Wilhelm Busch: becoming a scientist is not difficult, simultaneously being a parent, however, very. Information and tips for better reconciliation of work and care duties.
Robert Gnehm Grants
Financial support for conference attendance and short research stays as well as specific business trips/further education of doctoral and postdoctoral students and administrative-technical staff with young children.
From pregnancy to Elder Care
Find information and counselling on parenting, child care, breastfeeding and baby care, moving to Switzerland, caring for dependants, etc. at ETH Zurich.
Events for parents
ETH Zurich is organising events for ETH members with caregiving responsibilities.
Counselling
Members of ETH Zurich have access to a wide range of counselling centres, offering support for individual solutions regarding reconciliation.
Family rooms at ETH Zurich
Family rooms can be used by parents who want to bring their children to the workplace under their own supervision.
The ALEA Award - The Art of Leadership Award
The ALEA Award honours ETH members with an exemplary leadership style. The prize is awarded by AVETH in cooperation with VPPL.
Offer for ETH members: Counselling support to reconcile work, studies and family life
ETH Zurich offers free coaching and advice to help employees and students balance their work, family life and studies. Parents with children or relatives requiring care can benefit from up to two coaching or counselling cycles at the Fachstelle UND (Competence center for reconciliation of work and family/private life). The offer is part of the pilot project. DownloadInformation sheet Reconciliation coaching (PDF, 35 KB)