Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies by country (typically September-December)
Level: graduate, phd, postdoc
Renewable: No
About
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provide opportunities for foreign graduates to pursue PhD or postdoctoral research at Swiss universities, or artistic research for artists.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any (non-Swiss)
- GPA: N/A
- Must hold a university degree
- Age limit (usually 35 for PhD, 45 for Postdoc)
- No more than 5 years since last degree for PhD
Required Materials
- Application form
- CV
- Research proposal
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts and diplomas
- Letter from host professor/institution
Timeline
Applications typically open in August. Deadlines vary by country, usually between September and December. Notifications by May.
Tips
A strong research proposal and a letter of support from a Swiss professor are crucial. Start identifying potential host institutions and supervisors well in advance.