Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Confederation awards these scholarships to encourage international exchange and research cooperation. They are primarily intended for talented early career researchers from abroad who have already completed a Master's degree.
About this scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is offered by Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) for study in Switzerland at phd and master level. The award is valued at CHF 2450/month, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive CHF 2450/month. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd and master level. Eligible study areas include All Fields. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be early career researchers from over 180 eligible countries who have completed a Master's degree.
How to apply
Applicants are expected to prepare: Research project proposal, invitation from Swiss academic host, academic qualifications, publications list. Applications close on 2026-08-20. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Application requirements
Research project proposal, invitation from Swiss academic host, academic qualifications, publications list
Eligible study levels
phd and master
Fields of study
All Fields
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
- Study destination
- Switzerland
- Eligible applicant countries
- 183 countries
- Award
- CHF 2450/month
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd and master
- Fields of study
- All Fields
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-20
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22