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
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Source: Financial Express