Dr. Anne Sophie Schaltegger

Distinguished Professor

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Biography

Anne-Sophie Schaltegger is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich, focusing on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary (ID/TD) knowledge production processes within the Cultural Studies of Science and Technology group. Her research explores the interplay between human cultures and social phenomena, particularly how values affect collaborative knowledge production. She investigates how cultural negotiations influence individual behaviors and the assessment of research outcomes in complex interdisciplinary contexts. Schaltegger’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Cognitive Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Social Anthropology from the University of Zurich. Her work aims to enhance understanding of how values intersect with research practices, seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of ID/TD research assessment processes to address societal challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.