Swiss Government Excellence Research Fellowship

• Open to highly talented young artists wishing to pursue their first Master’s degree in Switzerland.
  
• Applicants must come from countries eligible under the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship program.
  
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) completed by 31 July 2026.
  
• Applicants must be born after 31 December 1990.
  
• Applicants must not yet hold a Master’s degree at the start of the scholarship.
  
• Applicants must present an admission letter or proof of application to a Swiss University of the Arts or Conservatory.
  
• 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 Master’s studies at a Swiss art school or conservatory.
  
• Scholarship duration of 12 months, extendable up to 21 months, depending on the program’s ECTS credit requirements.

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 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by 31 July 2026.
  
• Must be born after 31 December 1990.
  
• Must not yet hold a Master’s degree at the start of the scholarship.
  
• Must provide an admission letter or proof of application to a Swiss University of the Arts or Conservatory.
  
• If residing in Switzerland, must have entered no earlier than 1 August 2025.