Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026/2027

Swiss Government (ESKAS)• Switzerland• Master's• Verified: April 5, 2026

Swiss Excellence Scholarship 2027: CHF 3,500/month postdoc + full fees. 180 countries. Apply: December 2026 via Embassy.

PhD monthly stipend: CHF 1,920 per month (approx €2,000)Postdoctoral monthly stipend: CHF 3,500 per monthHousing allowance: CHF 300 per month additionalOne round-trip flight

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Provider

Organization: Swiss Government (ESKAS)

Location: Not specified in source

Country: Switzerland

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Level: Master's

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: More than 180 countries (including most Arab countries)

Fields: All academic fields at Swiss universities

Language/tests: English, French, or German per research program language, Program provides support for learning Swiss national languages, IELTS 6.5+ or B2 French/German for most programs

Requirements & documents

Requirements

Citizen of a country with a cultural agreement with Switzerland (180+ countries)
Master's degree with excellent grade (PhD) or completed doctorate (postdoctoral)
Age: max 35 years for PhD, 45 years for postdoctoral
Apply through Swiss Embassy in home country
Preferred to have preliminary acceptance letter from Swiss supervising professor
Clear detailed research proposal demonstrating connection to Swiss research

Documents

Official application form from Swiss Embassy or SBFI
Official academic transcripts from all qualifications
Official master's or PhD degree certificate
Detailed research proposal (up to 10 pages)
Preliminary acceptance letter from Swiss supervising professor
Academic CV including publications and research
Academic recommendation letters from 3 professors
Valid passport
Language proficiency certificate: English, French, or German
Creative work samples for arts applicants

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Swiss Excellence Scholarship 2026/2027: CHF 1,920/month (PhD) or CHF 3,500/month (postdoc) + full fees + housing. 180+ eligible countries. Apply via Swiss Embassy. Deadline: December 31. Recommended to get preliminary acceptance from Swiss professor.