Scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Swiss Government provides excellence scholarships to foreign researchers and artists to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland. These scholarships promote international exchange and research cooperation.
About this scholarship
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students is offered by Swiss Government at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend + health insurance + housing allowance, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend + health insurance + housing allowance. 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 postgraduate researchers or artists from eligible countries who have been accepted by a Swiss public university or recognized institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-01. 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 Government
- Award
- Monthly stipend + health insurance + housing allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-01
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-28