Switzerland Government Scholarships Open on August 4: Here's What Indian Students Need to Know

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The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2025-26 will open for applications on August 4, 2025, offering a golden opportunity for Indian students and researchers aspiring to study or conduct research in Switzerland.

These scholarships are funded by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) and aim to foster international academic exchange and research collaboration.

Who Can Apply?

Early-career researchers who’ve completed a Master’s degree or PhD

Applicants from any academic field

Indian nationals are eligible (among 183 countries covered)

Where You Can Study

Swiss cantonal universities

Universities of applied sciences

Federal Institutes of Technology: ETH Zurich (ETHZ) or EPFL

ETH domain research institutes: PSI, WSL, Empa, Eawag

Scholarship Types & Funding

Research, PhD, and Art Scholarships: CHF 1,920/month (~₹2 lakh)

Postdoctoral Scholarships: CHF 3,500/month (~₹3.7 lakh)

Covers basic living expenses for one person

Key Requirements

An academic supervisor in Switzerland who agrees to guide the proposed research

Strong research proposal and academic profile

Timeline

Applications open: August 4, 2025

Final decision: By May 2026

Need help finding mentors or to compile your application? Join GD Connect to get in touch with alums who’ve been there and experts who can help you get there!

Source: Financial Express