Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships Program

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 PhD Scholarships has announced its applications to support highly qualified researchers from around the world to pursue full-time doctoral studies at Swiss universities or recognized research institutes.

The Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships are designed to attract outstanding international researchers to undertake doctoral studies at Swiss universities and recognized research institutes. These scholarships aim to foster academic exchange and research collaboration between Switzerland and over 180 countries worldwide, supporting the next generation of scientific talent.

The scholarship provides CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person. The duration is 12 months, renewable twice for a maximum of 36 months, subject to satisfactory academic progress. This support is intended to facilitate research and living costs but is not considered a salary or regular remuneration.

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree or equivalent by 31 July 2027 (or 30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich) and be born after 31 December 1991. A detailed research plan, a letter of support from an academic supervisor at a Swiss institution, and strong academic credentials are required. Priority is given to candidates who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland. The scholarship is valid only for full-time research in Switzerland and is not available for those with ongoing or planned cotutelle doctoral projects.

Applicants must independently secure an academic supervisor at a Swiss university who is authorized to supervise doctoral theses. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a motivation letter, a detailed research proposal, a letter of support from the supervisor, recommendation letters, academic transcripts, and proof of identity. Incomplete applications, multiple simultaneous applications, or missing supervisor endorsements will result in exclusion. Every Country has different deadline.

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