Last date
10/11/2025
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Science, Arts
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree. Lets see the Scholarships: Research scholarships The research scholarship (research fellowship, PhD, Postdoc) is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree is the minimum qualification required) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level. Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Only candidates nominated by an academic supervisor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered. Research fellowship PhD scholarship Postdoctoral scholarship Art scholarships Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial arts master’s degree in Switzerland. Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only. Art scholarship Particulars Description Name Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Provided By Swiss Government
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Science, Arts
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 10/11/2025 The last date to apply for this scholarship is November 10, 2025.
Eligibility
Research scholarships The research scholarship (research fellowship, PhD, Postdoc) is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree is the minimum qualification required) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level. Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Art scholarships Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial arts master’s degree in Switzerland. Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available There are several academic and reserach benefits available under the scholarship program. Research scholarships Only candidates nominated by an academic supervisor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered. Research fellowship PhD scholarship Postdoctoral scholarship Art scholarships Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. Art scholarship Research scholarships Research scholarships are awarded for research or study at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes. Only candidates nominated by an academic supervisor at one of these higher education institutions will be considered. Research fellowship PhD scholarship Postdoctoral scholarship Art scholarships Art scholarships are awarded for study at any Swiss conservatory or university of the arts. This scholarship is available to students from a limited number of countries only. Art scholarship
Application
No Separate Application Fee is required. Select your country of origin according to your passport. Find out about the types of scholarships available, eligibility criteria and application deadlines for your country.
Selection process
Applications are subject to preliminary selection by the relevant national authorities and/or the Swiss diplomatic representation. The short-listed applications are then assessed by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which takes the final decision. The FCS assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:
- Candidate profile
- Quality of the research project or artistic work
- Synergies and potential for future research cooperation The FCS is composed of professors from all Swiss public universities. Scholarship awards are decided on the basis of academic and scientific excellence.
Contact
Address: State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI Einsteinstrasse 2 CH-3003 Bern Email: info@sbfi.admin.ch Tele: +41 58 462 21 29 For more info: click here Apply Now https://swissnex.org/india/excellencescholarships/