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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028
Swiss Confederation scholarships for researchers from over 180 countries to do PhD or research study in Switzerland, promoting international exchange and research cooperation.
| Amount / funding | Monthly payment as set per country and award type; example reported for Pakistan PhD/research cycle: CHF 2,450 per month plus health insurance and return flight allowance; tuition/semester fees NOT covered |
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| Deadline | Varies by country – examples still open on 2026-10-31: 27 November 2026 (Nigeria, Ghana), 30 November 2026 (Kenya, South Africa, China track). Some country deadlines already passed (e.g. Pakistan 31 October 2026, Brazil/Mozambique 27 October 2026) – check your own country's date. |
| Start date | 1 September 2027 |
| Level | PhD, research |
| Funding type | full |
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About this scholarship
Swiss Confederation scholarships for researchers from over 180 countries to do PhD or research study in Switzerland, promoting international exchange and research cooperation.
Minimum requirements
Varies by country and award type; research/PhD applicants typically hold a master's degree or equivalent by 31 July 2027; apply online via the GO ESKAS portal before your country's deadline; no postdoctoral award in the 2027-28 cycle for some countries (e.g. Pakistan).
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028: Varies by country and award type.
- Apply through the official application route for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 (sbfi.admin.ch); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028.
- Confirm the deadline on the official page for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 before planning — this record states no single date (Varies by university, course, country or institution — no single deadline date stated on the record; check the official page for your specific case.)
- Budget Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 on the funding stated on the record: Monthly payment as set per country and award type. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 (Switzerland; PhD, research): pin down the deadline on the official page first, because this record gives no single date (Varies by university, course, country or institution — no single deadline date stated on the record; check the official page for…); do not assume example dates for other universities or courses apply to your case.
- Check the eligibility edge for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 first: research/PhD applicants typically hold a master's degree or equivalent by 31 July 2027; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 on Monthly payment as set per country and award type; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-2028 (12 Any field - Multi-discipline), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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