ScholarshipsSwiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Fully FundedGovernment RenewablePhD
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Switzerland Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students) All fields at Swiss universities
SwitzerlandGovernmentResearchPhDPostdocFully Funded
Amount
CHF 1,920/month + tuition waiver + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
202 days left
Country
Switzerland
Awards
Approximately 500 per year across all Swiss universities
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Provider
Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students)
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields at Swiss universities
Awards Available
Approximately 500 per year across all Swiss universities
Duration
Research: 12 months, PhD: up to 3 years, Postdoc: 12 months
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Over 180 countries eligible
GPA Requirement
Very strong academic record (top of class)
Language
English, French, German, or Italian depending on host university and canton
Age Limit
PhD candidates must be born after January 1, 1991 (approximately under 35)
Essay
Required
Swiss Confederation scholarships for international researchers and artists. Study at world-class Swiss universities including ETH Zurich, EPFL, and University of Zurich.
- Monthly stipend CHF 1,920
- Tuition waiver at Swiss universities
- Health insurance
- Housing allowance
- Travel grant
- Research proposal quality
- Academic record and publications
- Support from Swiss host professor
- Feasibility of research plan
Application Deadline (202 days left)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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