About Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship program aims to promote international exchange and research collaboration between Switzerland and over 180 countries. Administered by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), the program supports young researchers with master’s or PhD degrees and artists with bachelor’s degrees. It offers research scholarships for post-graduate researchers at Swiss universities and institutes, requiring academic supervisor nominations. Art scholarships are available for arts master’s degrees in Swiss conservatories or universities of the arts, with limitations on eligible countries. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, academic excellence, and cultural enrichment through international partnerships.
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Summary
- Scholarship Sponsor: Swiss Government
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Eligible Country: All Countries
- Host Institution: Swiss Universities and Institutes
- Category: Masters/PhD/Post Graduate Scholarship
- Benefits: Fully Funded Scholarship + Monthly Stipend (CHF 1,920 to CHF 3,500) + Living Cost
- Deadline: 30 November, 2023
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Scholarship Benefits
- The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1,920 to CHF 3,500 depending on the academic program
- The scholarship amount covers the living costs of one person only.
Scholarship Categories
The Scholarship is in two categories:
Research scholarships
- The research scholarship (research fellowship, PhD, Postdoc) is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree is the minimum qualification required) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.
- Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Only candidates nominated by an academic supervisor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered.
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Art scholarships
- Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial arts master’s degree in Switzerland.
- Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.
Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants for the University Scholarships should meet the following requirements:
- Possess a university degree (Bachelors/Masters) at the start of the scholarship period.
- Showcase their academic prowess and outline their objectives.
- Establish communication with the institution or the supervising professor for their intended research period. Additional information might be requested by universities, along with specific conditions to determine eligibility for admission.
- Be aged under 35 (born on or after January 1st, 1987).
- Exhibit proficiency in the language of instruction (French, German, Italian, or English) to maximize the benefits of their studies in Switzerland.
Criteria for Selection
The FCS evaluates scholarship applications based on three primary factors:
- Candidate’s profile.
- Quality of the research project or artistic endeavor.
- Potential for future research collaboration and synergies.
Applications undergo initial screening by relevant national authorities or Swiss diplomatic representations. Shortlisted applications then receive assessment from the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which ultimately makes the final decisions. This commission consists of professors from Swiss public universities, and scholarship awards are granted in recognition of academic and scientific excellence.
Deadline
30 November, 2023
Method of Application
- Choose your country of origin in accordance with your passport.
- Explore the available scholarship types, eligibility requirements, and application deadlines specific to your country.
- For further details and inquiries, refer to the contact information listed in the contacts document (PDF, 136 kB, as of August 2nd, 2023).
- Familiarize yourself with the Application Guidelines and adhere to the instructions provided.
- Prepare your application and submit two comprehensive copies to the relevant office in your country of origin, as indicated in the contacts document (PDF, 136 kB, as of August 2nd, 2023), before the specified deadline.
