Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28

About this opportunity

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support postgraduate researchers in any discipline who have completed a master's degree, to carry out research or doctoral work at a Swiss university. The scholarship pays CHF 2,450 a month. Applicants must be 35 or younger, come from one of 183 eligible countries, and have an academic supervisor in Switzerland who backs the application. You apply through the Swiss embassy in your country, and decisions are announced by the end of May. Applications opened August 20, 2026; deadlines differ by country, so check your country's page. Applying is free.

What you get

• CHF 2,450 per month
• Research or PhD in Switzerland
• Any discipline

Who can take part

Early-career researchers aged 35 or under from 183 eligible countries, with a completed master's and a Swiss academic supervisor.

Eligibility is copied from the organizer's own published rules — they make the final call. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

Coming later: attendees who leave genuinely useful reviews will earn credits toward paid opportunities. Nothing is being awarded yet — reviews are unpaid and unverified for now.