Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Overview

The Swiss Confederation funds research stays (up to 12 months) and full PhDs (up to 36 months) at Swiss public universities. Applicants need a master's degree and a Swiss academic supervisor who supports the project.

Who it's for

Master's, PhD, Graduated / working

Fields

All fields

Eligibility & requirements

• 01Master's degree completed before the scholarship starts
• 02A professor at a Swiss university must agree to supervise you
• 03Open to 183 countries — apply through the Swiss embassy in your country

Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.

Funding

Monthly allowance, tuition exemption, health insurance and housing support.

Deadline

Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.

Location

Switzerland

Countries: Switzerland

Application process

1. 1Find a supervisor at a Swiss university.
2. 2Prepare a research proposal with their letter of support.
3. 3Apply through your country's Swiss embassy before its deadline.