Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Research)

Sources checked · Sep 2026 GovernmentPhDPostdoctoralNon-degree Research

Swiss Confederation scholarships for postgraduate and early-career researchers with a master's degree, from 183 countries. CHF 2,450 per month. Applications go through the Swiss embassy in the applicant's country; applications for 2027–2028 open from 20 August 2026, with country-specific deadlines.

Award

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Deadline

Dates not announced

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Covers: Living stipend

Tuition fees Not stated
Living stipend Covered
Travel Not stated
Health insurance Not stated
Arrival allowance Not stated

Education
Minimum: Master's
Study level
PhD, Postdoctoral, Non-degree Research
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
Citizens of 183 eligible countries
Age limit
Up to 35 years old
GPA
No requirement stated
Language
No requirement stated

1
Check your country's deadline on the SERI page
2
Submit the application to the Swiss embassy in your country

Required documents

Documents not listed — see the official website

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) (Government)
Funded by: Swiss Confederation
Duration: Not stated
Intake: 2027-2028

Application Opens
Aug 20, 2026
Open

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