Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-28
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD and research stays in Switzerland: CHF 2,450/month stipend plus health insurance, housing grant, transport and travel allowances.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are offered by the Swiss Confederation through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), administered by SERI/SBFI. They support foreign scholars and researchers pursuing doctoral studies or research stays at Swiss universities and research institutions for the 2027-28 academic year.
CHF 2,450/month stipend
- Research track: 12 months
- PhD track: up to 36 months
- Completed Master's degree
- Maximum age 35
- Detailed research proposal
- Letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor required
- Open to applicants from 183 countries, including Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
- CHF 2,450/month stipend (research track 12 months; PhD track up to 36 months)
- Mandatory health insurance
- CHF 600 rental-deposit grant
- Half-Fare public transport card
- Return flight allowance
- Completed Master's degree
- Maximum age 35
- Detailed research proposal
- Letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor
- Detailed research proposal
- Letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor
- Proof of completed Master's degree
- Other documents as listed in the official country-specific application package
Applications opened on August 20, 2026. Apply through the official SERI/SBFI page. Official deadlines are set per country via Swiss embassies (typically September–December 2026) — confirm your country's deadline on the official page before applying.