Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists 2018-2019

Research and Transfer Service

Submission deadline: 31 October 2017

As every August, the Swiss Confederation opens calls for Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD:

  • Stage de Recherche: 12 months maximum (starting in September)
  • PhD scholarship: max. 3 years
  • Post-doctoral researchers: max. 12 months.

Application deadline vary according to country; The FCS will select scholarship holders for the 2018-2019 academic year by the end of May 2018.

For further information, please contact Ms. Arianna Imberti-Dosi.