Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Research-focused awards, mainly for early-career researchers who already hold a master’s.
Eligibility requirements
Use this checklist as a first review. The provider’s current rules make the final decision.
- Country-specific eligibility and research-level requirements apply.
- A suitable Swiss academic supervisor is generally needed; check the selected award type.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the current application cycle
Open the official sources, then verify the intake, eligible degree, citizenship or residence rules, and every deadline.
- Choose the correct route
Check the scholarship types and process available for your country.
- Prepare and submit
Identify a host researcher and prepare a credible research proposal.
- Complete selection and admission
Follow the official application route and country deadline for the selected scholarship.
- Check the final submission
Confirm every attachment and referee submission was received. Save the application receipt and monitor the official portal and your email.
- Review the written offer
Confirm tuition, stipend, insurance, travel, duration, renewal rules and any conditions before accepting.
Documents to prepare
Exact formats, certification, translations and due dates vary. Follow the current provider instructions.
- Academic degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal
- Academic supervisor support as required
- Academic CV
- References
- Other country-specific application forms
Official sources
Source review: 6 September 2026. Always confirm later updates on the provider website.