Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Confederation awards various post-graduate scholarships to foreign scholars of all disciplines and to some foreign artists. These are intended for talented early career researchers from abroad who have already completed their 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 level. The award is valued at CHF 2450 per month, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive CHF 2450 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
Postgraduate researchers (Master's degree or PhD holders) from over 180 countries.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-30. 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
- Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
- Study destination
- Switzerland
- Eligible applicant countries
- 183 countries
- Award
- CHF 2450 per month
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-11-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-23