Swiss Government Excellence Research Scholarships 2026-2027
FELLOWSHIP VALUE
Monthly Stipend + Health Insurance + Flight Allowance
DURATION
12 to 36 months
FOCUS AREA
All Academic Disciplines & Arts
ELIGIBILITY
Postgraduate researchers and artists
Overview
A fully funded scholarship for international postgraduate researchers and artists to pursue research or further studies in Switzerland.
Details
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are intended for highly motivated, young researchers from abroad who have already earned a master's degree or PhD. These scholarships promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.
The program is divided into Research Fellowships, PhD Scholarships, and Postdoctoral Scholarships. There are also specific Arts Scholarships for students wishing to pursue an initial master's degree in an artistic field in Switzerland.
What the Scholarship Covers
This is a prestigious, fully funded award that includes:
- Monthly Stipend: A generous allowance for living expenses in Switzerland.
- Insurance: Mandatory Swiss health insurance is covered by the FCS.
- Travel: A flight allowance for scholars from non-EU/EFTA countries.
- Housing: Support in finding accommodation and a housing allowance (in some cases).
- Networking: Access to a global community of scholars and exclusive cultural activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Achievement: Excellent academic results and a strong research proposal.
- Supervisor: You must have a letter of support from a professor at a Swiss university who is willing to supervise your research.
- Nationality: Open to citizens from over 180 countries.
- Age: Generally, applicants for research/PhD scholarships must be born after a specific cutoff date (usually under 35 years old).