ScholarshipsSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableMaster · PhD
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Switzerland Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students) All fields at Swiss universities
SwitzerlandGovernmentResearchPhDPostdocFully Funded
Amount
1,920 CHF/month + tuition
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
209 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
For outstanding postgraduate researchers and artists from abroad to study in Switzerland.
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Research/conference allowance
- Research proposal quality
- Academic record and publications
- Support from Swiss host professor
- Feasibility of research plan
Application Deadline (209 days left)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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