Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss government research scholarships (doctoral and postdoctoral) at Swiss universities, ETH and EPFL for researchers from 183 countries: CHF 2,450 a month.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD, Research
Destination
Switzerland
Funding
CHF 2,450 a month.
Eligible applicants
Applicants from 183 countries
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Overview
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is offered by Swiss Confederation / SERI for PhD, Research study in Switzerland. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
CHF 2,450 a month
Included
CHF 2,450 a month. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicants from 183 countries; availability is set per country by the Swiss embassy.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
- AgeRequired
- 35 or under
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Switzerland
Official eligibility summary
Researchers aged 35 or under who hold a master's degree and have a supervisor at a Swiss university, from one of 183 countries. Check your country's page for availability and deadlines.
Applicant profile
- Applicants from 183 countries
Study route
- PhD, Research study in Switzerland
Current-cycle criteria
- Researchers aged 35 or under who hold a master's degree and have a supervisor at a Swiss university, from one of 183 countries. Check your country's page for availability and deadlines.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Find a supervisor at a Swiss university.
- 2
Check your country's availability and deadline.
- 3
Apply through the Swiss embassy in your country.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027–2028 call opened on August 20, 2026; each country's deadline is set by the Swiss embassy.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Swiss Confederation / SERI
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.