Swiss Government Excellence Research Fellowships for Doctoral Students

Donor Name: Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation

Reference URL:https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships-at-a-glance

The Swiss Government Excellence Research Fellowship Program is now accepting applications to support early-career PhD students from outside Switzerland with support for a one-year full-time research project at a Swiss higher education institution.

These scholarships aim to attract talented PhD students and young medical doctors who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland, thereby strengthening academic exchange and scientific cooperation. Funding consists of a monthly stipend of CHF 2,450 to cover basic living expenses for one person, provided for a maximum of 12 months (minimum 6 months), with no possibility of extension. The scholarship is not considered a salary and does not constitute regular remuneration.

Applicants must propose an original research project to be carried out full-time in Switzerland, with academic supervision from a Swiss university professor or laboratory group leader. The program is open to candidates from all academic fields who are pursuing a PhD in a country other than Switzerland and who were born after 31 December 1991. A master’s degree or equivalent must be completed by 31 July 2027 (or 30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich), and a detailed research plan with a timeline is required as part of the application.

Applicants must secure a letter of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland, who must be authorised to supervise doctoral theses. The application process also requires a complete CV, a letter of motivation, a detailed research proposal, recommendation letters from two professors, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and proof of identity. Incomplete applications, multiple simultaneous applications, or lack of a Swiss academic supervisor will result in exclusion. Each Country has different deadline.

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