Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists for the Academic Year 2016-2017
The Swiss government, through the
Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various
postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers:
- University scholarships (Swiss
universities, Federal Institutes of Technology, as well as Universities of
Applied Sciences)
- Arts scholarships (schools of music and
fine arts, only for a limited number of countries).
These scholarships provide
graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or
postdoctoral research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or
recognised institution.
Scholarship
Provider/ Funding Agency
Federal Commission for Scholarships, Swiss Government
Study Area
Applicant can
select any area of study
Scholarship
open for
International
Applicants
Scholarship
Level
PhD and
Postdoctoral Studies
Eligibility
Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general
and specific eligibility criteria
Coverage/Scholarship
Benefits
The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of
tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc. See the
fact sheets for exact scholarship benefits.
Application
Method
Please
see the country-specific webpages 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 and November 2015,
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.
Deadline
Sept-Nov 2015
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