Overview

The Swiss Scholarship is sponsored by the Federal Commission of Scholarships (FCS) in collaboration with the Swiss government. Swiss Government Scholarship awards scholarships to more than 180 Countries. Participants with any Nationality are eligible. Highly qualified postgraduate researchers from all academic fields as well as young medical doctors can apply for this scholarship.

The Research Scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level, research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology.

Countries Intakes Details

1.  University of Basel
2. University of Bern
3. University of Fribourg
4. University of Geneva
5. University of Lausanne
6. University of Lucerne
7. University of Neuchâtel
8. University of St Gallen
9. University of Zurich
10. Università della Svizzera Italiana 
11. Federal Institute of Technology 

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of one of the eligible countries. The list of eligible countries is provided each year.
• Academic background: Candidates must have a master’s degree for PhD or research scholarships and a PhD for postdoctoral scholarships.
• Age limit: For PhD and research scholarships, applicants should typically be 35 years or younger. Postdoctoral candidates should have completed their PhD within the last five years.
• Admission: Applicants must be accepted or invited by a Swiss academic supervisor (for research scholarships) or be admitted to a PhD or postdoctoral program at a Swiss university.
• Language proficiency: Proficiency in the language of instruction or research (English, German, French, or Italian) is often required.

Application Procedure

• Country-specific: The application procedure, deadline, and documents required may vary depending on the applicant's country of origin.
• Contact the Swiss embassy: Applicants must contact the Swiss Embassy or consulate in their home country to obtain detailed information about the application process.
• Required documents: These typically include a research proposal, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and a letter of acceptance from a Swiss academic supervisor or institution.
• Deadline: Applications typically open in August and close in November for the following academic year. Country specific.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Monthly stipend: Amounts vary depending on the program:
  • For PhD and research scholarships: Around CHF 1,920 per month.
  • For postdoctoral scholarships: Around CHF 3,500 per month.
• Tuition fees: Waiver or partial coverage of tuition costs, depending on the institution.
• Health insurance: Swiss health insurance is provided to the scholarship holder.
• Travel costs: A one-time airfare allowance is provided for travel to and from Switzerland.
• Housing allowance: A one-time housing allowance is granted at the start of the scholarship.
• Research grant: If applicable, financial assistance for research-related expenses.

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