Traditional Scholarship

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28

Swiss Government Excellence Switzerland PhD

About this Scholarship

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 are now open for international students, researchers, and artists who want to pursue advanced academic or research opportunities in Switzerland. Each year, the Swiss Confederation awards these scholarships to talented international applicants from more than 180 countries to promote international exchange and research collaboration with Swiss institutions. The program is administered by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS) . More details are below.

Field of Study Computer Science; Data Science
Degree Level PhD, Master's

Scholarship Value

Fully Funded
Traditional Scholarship

Requirements

  • A completed Master’s degree or equivalent by 31 July 2027 (30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich)
  • To be born after 31 December 1991
  • A strong academic and research profile
  • A detailed research proposal with a timeline
  • Support from an academic supervisor at a Swiss higher education institution
  • Compliance with the specific requirements for their country of origin

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Funding Details

Application Deadline
November 30, 2026
32 days left
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