Administered By: Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), Swiss Confederation
Monthly Stipend of CHF 1,920 (PhD) to CHF 3,500 (Postdoc) + Exemption from Tuition Fees + Mandatory Swiss Health Insurance + Airfare Return Allowance + Half-Fare SBB Rail Card
PhD Research (Up to 3 Years) or Postdoctoral Research (12 Months) at Swiss Federal Institutes & Universities
Postgraduate researchers from over 180 countries possessing a Master's degree or PhD, endorsed by a host professor at ETH Zurich, EPFL, or a Swiss cantonal university.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
PhD Research (Up to 3 Years) or Postdoctoral Research (12 Months) at Swiss Federal Institutes & Universities
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Postgraduate researchers from over 180 countries possessing a Master's degree or PhD, endorsed by a host professor at ETH Zurich, EPFL, or a Swiss cantonal university.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to Embassy Deadlines (Sep - Dec 2026).
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