
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2023-2024 For Foreign Scholars and Artists
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Each year, the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.
The research scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level.
Summary of the scholarship
- Host Institution(s): Swiss cantonal universities or Swiss federal institutes of technology.
- Study in: Canada
- Level/Field(s) of study: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Studies or Research in any discipline.
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Funding: See "Scholarship value/inclusions" section.
- Target group: Foreign Scholars and Artists.
- Deadline: Varies between 28 October 2022 and 15 December 2022 for African countries.
Host Institution(s)
One of the 10 Swiss cantonal universities, the two Swiss federal institutes of technology or public teaching and research institutes.
Level/Field(s) of study
Doctoral or Postdoctoral Studies or Research in any discipline.
Number of Awards
The number of scholarships awarded by the Swiss Government is not specified.
Target group
The scholarships are available to foreign scholars and artists from over 180 countries. See the official website for complete list of eligible countries.
Scholarship value/inclusions
The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc., as applicable. Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.
Eligibility criteria
Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general and specific eligibility criteria.
Application instructions
Please see the country-specific fact sheets for eligibility criteria, application procedure, deadlines, and contact information specific to your country. If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, contact the Swiss diplomatic representation in your country of origin. The diplomatic representation will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.
The application deadline falls between September-December 2022, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to be submitted.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official links and website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html
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