Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (for Non-Swiss Citizens)

Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)

Amount: Monthly stipend (CHF 1,920 for PhD, CHF 3,500 for Postdoc) + tuition waiver + health insurance + housing allowance + airfare
Deadline: Varies by country (typically September - December)
Level: phd, postdoc, research
Renewable: No

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About

The Swiss Government grants Excellence Scholarships to foreign scholars and artists to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and other countries.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: various, depending on bilateral agreements
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Master's degree (for PhD), PhD degree (for Postdoc).
  • Strong research proposal.
  • Letter of invitation from a Swiss professor.

Required Materials

  • Application form (via Swiss Embassy in home country)
  • CV
  • Research proposal
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Letter of invitation from Swiss professor

Timeline

Applications open July/August. Deadline usually September-December (check your country's embassy). Results announced by May.

Tips

Contact the Swiss Embassy in your home country early for specific application procedures and deadlines. A well-defined research project and a strong letter of invitation are essential.