SBFI (Secrétariat d'État à la formation, à la recherche et à l'innovation) · Confédération suisse
Swiss Government Excellence Research Scholarship
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Country Suisse
- Level Doctorate
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 21 August 2026
See the sources
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027 – 2028Primary source
Swiss Government Excellence Research Scholarship is a Doctorate-level scholarship hosted at Confédération suisse in Suisse, taught in Anglais, coverage: Fully funded. Deadline to be confirmed.
Next action
How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
Add your nationality, level and field to see, point by point, whether this opportunity concerns you.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-2028 | Les dates limites varient selon le pays d'origine et sont publiées sur le site officiel. | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Diplôme préalable
Limite d'âge
Superviseur académique
Watch points
Variabilité par pays
What is actually funded
- Living stipend
- Health insurance
- Travel
- AccommodationPartially covered.
- Support services
Countries covered
Doctorants internationaux de 183 pays, titulaires d'un master, âgés de 35 ans maximum.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Lettre d'endossement d'un superviseur académique en SuisseLa pièce incontournable : sans elle, la candidature n'est pas examinée. À obtenir avant tout le reste, les délais de réponse des professeurs se comptent en semaines.
- Projet de recherche détailléRédigé pour le comité suisse, en cohérence avec le laboratoire du superviseur visé.
- Formulaire officiel de candidatureÀ retirer auprès de la représentation diplomatique suisse de votre pays.
- CV académique
- Diplômes et relevés de notes (master inclus)
- Deux lettres de recommandation académiques
- Lettre de motivation
- Certificat médical (formulaire du programme)
- Copie du passeport
And you, on this one?
What works in your favour and what would rule you out on this particular scholarship depends on your own case. Fill in your profile and the page answers.
What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
183 pays éligibles pour le volet recherche et doctorat, confirmé sur la page officielle SBFI.
Method: Lecture directe de la page officielle sbfi.admin.ch le 23 août 2026. · 23 August 2026
Allocation mensuelle de 2450 CHF confirmée dans le tableau récapitulatif officiel.
Method: Tableau récapitulatif de la page officielle, relevé le 23 août 2026. · 23 August 2026
Dedicated guide
Swiss Excellence Scholarship guide 2027-2028
Building a solid ESKAS application: eligibility, supervisor, application materials, timeline.
See the guide19,97 € on promotion, 29,96 € regular price
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider's own site before applying.