Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027 for study and research in Switzerland.

This post advertises the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, offered by the Swiss Confederation, for funded MS/PhD/postdoctoral research at top Swiss institutions such as ETH Zurich and EPFL. The opportunity is aimed at early-career researchers and graduate-level applicants, with categories including Research Fellowship, PhD Scholarship, Postdoc Scholarship, and Art Scholarship.

Funding includes a monthly stipend of CHF 1,920 for Research Fellowship, PhD Scholarship, and Art Scholarship categories, and CHF 3,500 for Postdoc Scholarship. Additional support mentioned in the post includes mandatory Swiss health insurance, a one-time housing allowance of CHF 300, a round-trip flight lump sum at the end of the scholarship, and an annual half-fare Swiss public transport card.

Eligibility highlights include a strong academic record (70%+ or equivalent CGPA), being born after 31 December 1990, and having a confirmed academic supervisor at a Swiss host institution. The post also states that applicants must conduct full-time, on-site research in Switzerland and should not have previously received the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. Residence in Switzerland for more than 12 months before the start date is not allowed.

Required documents listed in the post include a CV, motivation letter, research proposal, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts/certificates.

Application window: the application opens in August 2026. The official information page is linked in the post.

Research areas are broad and may include fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, neuroscience, and environmental science, depending on the host institution and supervisor.