Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provide opportunities for foreign researchers to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland. These scholarships aim to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and other countries.
About this scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students is offered by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, tuition fees, and health insurance, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend, tuition fees, and health insurance. 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 hold a master's degree or equivalent and be accepted by a Swiss university or research institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-31. 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
- Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)
- Award
- Monthly stipend, tuition fees, and health insurance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20