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 State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for study in Switzerland at phd level. The award is valued at CHF 2,450 per month, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive CHF 2,450 per 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 level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be early career researchers from eligible countries who have completed a Master's degree. Specific age limits and academic requirements apply based on the research project.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
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
- State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
- Study destination
- Switzerland
- Eligible applicant countries
- 183 countries
- Award
- CHF 2,450 per month
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23