Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for foreign researchers 2027–28

Swiss Confederation, Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS)

Type

Programme

Field

Science and research

Where

Abroad · In person

When

Academic year 2027–28

Length

About 12 months

Apply by

Opened 20 Aug 2026; closing date depends on country of origin (check your Swiss embassy/national partner)

Cost

Free to apply; funding CHF 2,450 per month

Perks

CHF 2,450 per month

Funded research stays in Switzerland for postgraduate researchers. Open to: postgraduate researchers in any discipline from the 183 eligible countries, aged up to 35, with a Swiss academic supervisor and a research project at a Swiss institution; art scholarships exist for a limited set of countries. Next step: find a Swiss supervisor, then apply via your country's route. Catch: mainly for those who have finished a master's degree; beware of fake scholarship offers asking for money.

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