Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026/27

About This Opportunity

Requirements

• Requirements for a Research Fellowship
• For highly qualified early-career researchers (including young medical doctors).
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed by July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Born after December 31, 1990.
• Requires a detailed research plan with a timeline.
• Mandatory letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV).
• If in Switzerland, the entry date must be after August 1, 2025.
• Requirements for a PhD Scholarship
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed by July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Born after December 31, 1990.
• Detailed research plan with timeline required.
• A letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV) is mandatory.
• If already in Switzerland, the entry date must be after August 1, 2025.
• Priority goes to candidates who haven’t previously studied or researched in Switzerland.
• Requirements for a Post Doc Scholarship
• For highly qualified early-career postdocs.
• PhD completed between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Requires a detailed research plan with a timeline.
• Mandatory letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV).
• If in Switzerland, the entry date must be after August 1, 2025.
• Requirements for an Arts Scholarship
• For highly talented young artists pursuing their first full-time Master’s degree in Switzerland.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) completed by July 31, 2026.
• Born after December 31, 1990.
• Must not hold a Master’s degree.
• The admission process to a Swiss art/music school must be submitted already.
• If in Switzerland, the entry date must be after August 1, 2025.
• Available to a limited number of countries; priority given to those new to studying/researching in Switzerland.

Benefits

• The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship will cover:
• Round Airfare Tickets
• Monthly Stipend for Expenses and Accommodation
• Housing Allowance
• One-year half-fare public transportation card.
• Health Insurance
• Some Universities cover Tuition Fees, while some do not.