Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Monthly stipend CHF 1,920, tuition, health insurance and housing allowance for research.

Fully funded

Master's graduates for PhD or post-doctoral research, with a Swiss academic supervisor.

Date to be confirmed

Call published in August; India deadline usually mid-November to December.

How to apply: Separate application

Essays this award asks for:

Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.

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Last verified: 13 Oct 2026