Switzerland
Switzerland
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists
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Masters,PhD
Fully Funded
Award
CHF 1,920 / per month
Paid per month. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Deadline passed
Duration
3 Years
How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type
Fully Funded
Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are prestigious, fully funded opportunities for international students and researchers to pursue postgraduate studies, research, or artistic training in Switzerland. Awarded by the Swiss Confederation, these scholarships foster international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and more than 180 countries. Recipients get the chance to study at leading Swiss universities, federal institutes of technology, or art and music schools.
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Masters,PhD
Field of study
Natural Sciences
Host country
Switzerland
Competition
Medium
Opens
August 1, 2025
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (for arts Master’s) or a Master’s degree (for PhD/research/postdoc).
- Age limit: usually under 35 years old at the time of application.
- Strong academic and research background.
- Secured a host professor or institution in Switzerland willing to supervise the applicant’s research/studies.
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements are as follows:
- Completed application form.
- Research proposal or study plan.
- Letter of motivation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts and diplomas.
- Two academic reference letters.
- Acceptance letter from a Swiss professor/institution.
- Copy of passport.
- Medical certificate.
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
The scholarship includes coverage for:
- Monthly stipend (CHF 1,920 for PhD/research, CHF 3,500 for postdoc)
- Tuition fee waiver (depending on university)
- Health insurance
- Flight allowance (for non-European students)
- Housing allowance (CHF 300 at the beginning of studies)
- Public transportation card (sometimes included)