Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarship

• Open to highly qualified researchers from all academic fields who wish to pursue a PhD at a Swiss university or recognized research institute.
  
• Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent by 31 July 2026 (for ETH Zurich: 30 June 2026).
  
• Applicants must be born after 31 December 1990.
  
• Applicants must prepare a detailed research plan with a timeline specifying key milestones and activities.
  
• Applicants must have a letter of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland, including the supervisor’s short CV.
  
• If the applicant already resides in Switzerland, their date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025.
  
• Priority is given to individuals who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland.

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• A monthly stipend of CHF 1,920 to cover basic living expenses for one person.
  
• Opportunity to pursue full-time doctoral research at a Swiss higher education institution.
  
• Scholarship duration of 12 months, renewable twice for up to a total of 36 months, depending on academic progress.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a citizen of an eligible country under the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship program.
  
• Must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent by 31 July 2026 (30 June 2026 for ETH Zurich applicants).
  
• Must be born after 31 December 1990.
  
• Must submit a comprehensive research plan with defined milestones and timeline.
  
• Must secure a letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with short CV attached).
  
• If residing in Switzerland, must have entered no earlier than 1 August 2025.