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SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 2026–2027

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Application Deadline: 28 November, 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to encourage international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). This scholarship is intended to support selected applicants in pursuing a PhD at a Swiss university or recognized research institute. Valid only for full-time research in Switzerland.

ELIGIBILITY:

Highly qualified researchers who have completed a master’s degree in any academic field

Priority will be given to individuals who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland (see eligibility criteria for exceptions).

Master’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2026 (for ETH Zurich: 30 June 2026).

Date of birth after 31 December 1990.

Detailed research plan with a timeline specifying key milestones and activities.

Applicants must have a letter of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland (including a short CV).

If the applicant already resides in Switzerland, the date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).

12 months, renewable twice for up to 36 months (subject to academic progress during the first 12 months).

Start date: 1 September 2026.

    BENEFIT:

    CHF 1,920 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person

    This scholarship is not a salary

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      FACULTY OF SCIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA EXCELLENCE MASTER FELLOWSHIPS

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      Application Deadline: 28 February, 2026 

      LOCATION: Switzerland

      The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for an academic but also a professional development, opening on careers in industry, teaching, administration in sciences, communication and media… The programs Master’s degrees are either entirely in English or in English and French (see the descriptions of each program).

      ELIGIBILITY:

      The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

      Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor’s degree, and that you are one of the best in your year2, this program is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice3 and be selected on the basis of the application file for an Excellence Fellowship.

      For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.

      if you are a student at the UNIGE: a scan of your UNIGE card

      if you are not yet a student at the UNIGE, the mail entitled “UNIGE-Candidature: Dépôt de votre dossier” that you received after registering for the master’s program (proof that you have begun the registration process) is required.

      The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

      A scan of your national identity card or passport.

      A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).

      The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor’s education, with all grades.

      A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.

      Letters of reference from two professors attesting to your aptitude for this program.

      Any other pertinent information, like results of the GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language tests.

      BENEFIT:

      The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

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