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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Fully funded (monthly stipend of CHF 1,920, health insurance, housing, and airfare)
Application DeadlineNovember–December 2026
Degree Levelsphd, fellowship
Official AuthoritySponsor Source
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
The Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. It is a highly competitive grant designed for PhD and research candidates.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- Monthly stipend of CHF 1,920
- Mandatory Swiss health insurance covered
- One-half fare public transport card
- Return flight ticket
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent academic qualification
- 2Must be under 35 years of age at the time of application
- 3Must find an academic supervisor at a Swiss public university who consents to host you
Required Application Documents
- Detailed research proposal (max 5 pages)
- Consent letter of a Swiss academic supervisor
- Two recommendation letters
- CV and transcripts
Host University
University of Vienna
Vienna, AustriaThe University of Vienna is a public research university in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and with around 85,000 students and approximately 11,000 employees, one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Europe. As of 2024/2025, the programme comprised 185 degree programmes.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Find a hosting professor at a Swiss public university or institute of technology (ETH/EPFL).
- Step 2Obtain a signed supervisor consent letter.
- Step 3Contact the Swiss Embassy in your home country to obtain the application package and submit it by November.