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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (hosted at University of Zurich)

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The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, administered by the Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS) and hosted at UZH and all Swiss universities, cover PhD and postdoctoral research stays: tuition fees are waived, recipients receive a monthly stipend, a one-time CHF 300 payment, and health-insurance premiums for non-EU/EFTA scholarship holders are paid.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderSwiss Government (FCS) / University of Zurich
Host InstitutionSwiss Government (FCS) / University of Zurich
Host Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
Study LevelPhD, Postdoctoral
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueTuition fees waived + monthly stipend set by the Federal Commission for Scholarships + CHF 300 one-time payment + health insurance premiums for non-EU/EFTA holders
DurationPer scholarship award (PhD / postdoctoral research stay)
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated10 September 2026
Official Websitewww.int.uzh.ch

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Foreign postgraduate researchers with at least a Master's degree who wish to pursue PhD studies or postdoctoral research in Switzerland. Valid at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and the two federal institutes of technology.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

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