Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Total reward
1,920 CHF/month + tuition
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Other
Duration
Research fellowship up to 12 months; PhD 12 months (renewable up to 36); postdoc 12 months
Location
Switzerland
About this scholarship
For outstanding postgraduate researchers and artists from abroad to study in Switzerland.
Eligibility
- Citizens of approximately 180 countries
- Must hold a Master's degree for research and PhD scholarships
- Under 35 at application time
- Cannot already be studying in Switzerland
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Research/conference allowance
Required Documents
- Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Two academic reference letters
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
- Publications list (if any)
How to Apply
- Be a young researcher from an eligible country (the programme covers 180+ countries, with country-specific deadlines) holding at least a master's (for research fellowships/PhD) or a PhD (for postdoctoral), or a bachelor's for the arts master's track; priority goes to those who have not previously studied/researched in Switzerland
- You must secure a letter of support from an academic host supervisor at a Swiss university, federal institute of technology (ETH Zurich/EPFL), university of applied sciences, or ETH-domain research institute, and prepare a detailed research proposal with a timeline
- Submit the application (via the SERI online portal or your Swiss embassy, per your country's process) by your country's deadline with the research plan, supervisor letter, CV, degree certificates, and references. Provides a monthly stipend and Swiss health insurance; tuition/fees are generally not covered
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