Through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students
(FCS), the Swiss Government grants foreign researchers university
scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and
Universities of applied sciences). These scholarships are offered either
on the basis of reciprocity (fixed number of scholarships for each
country) or within the framework of a pool (scholarships without fixed
distribution by country). They are intended for young researchers who
have graduated from university (postgraduates). These scholarships will
enable applicants to undertake research work in the fields which the
Swiss universities are particularly active in.
What are the study subjects?
Courses offered at the Universities
At what level?
Postgraduate
Who is the scholarship provider?
Swiss Government
Brief scholarship description
Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS offers Excellence research Scholarships for International Students to study at Switzerland Universities 2014-2015
Who is eligible to apply?
Main conditions for the applicants are:
Several
What is the duration of scholarship?
Research fellowships: 12 months (no extension possible)
PhD scholarships: 3 years maximum. (The scholarships are not automatically extended. Every request will be analyzed according to the FCS criteria as well as the academic results)
Postdoctorate scholarships: 12 months (with the possibility of extension for 6 month)
Can international students apply for this scholarship?
Yes, students of the following countries can apply for this scholarship:
Benin, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cap Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Sudan South, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda
Where can scholarship be taken?
Switzerland
What is the scholarship application deadline?
December 15th 2013
How can I apply?
Click here for more information on how to apply
What are the study subjects?
Courses offered at the Universities
At what level?
Postgraduate
Who is the scholarship provider?
Swiss Government
Brief scholarship description
Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS offers Excellence research Scholarships for International Students to study at Switzerland Universities 2014-2015
Who is eligible to apply?
Main conditions for the applicants are:
- First class master, doctoral degree or equivalent university degree
- Sufficient knowledge of the teaching language (French, German, Italian or English)
- Age limit: 35 years (excluding the postdoctorate scholarships)
- -If you are in Switzerland since more than 1 year you are not eligible for a Swiss Government scholarship.
Several
What is the duration of scholarship?
Research fellowships: 12 months (no extension possible)
PhD scholarships: 3 years maximum. (The scholarships are not automatically extended. Every request will be analyzed according to the FCS criteria as well as the academic results)
Postdoctorate scholarships: 12 months (with the possibility of extension for 6 month)
Can international students apply for this scholarship?
Yes, students of the following countries can apply for this scholarship:
Benin, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cap Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Sudan South, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda
Where can scholarship be taken?
Switzerland
What is the scholarship application deadline?
December 15th 2013
How can I apply?
Click here for more information on how to apply