Deadline: September 30, 2015
Location: Switzerland.
Type: Fully Funded.
Type: Fully Funded.
The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for
Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate
scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers: University scholarships
(Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology as well as Universities
of Applied Sciences) and Arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts,
only for a limited number of countries).
These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with
the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland at
one of the public funded university or recognized institution.
International students from more than 180 countries can
apply for this scholarship. Host institution are ten (10) Swiss Public
Universities, the two (2) Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, the public
teaching and research institutes and the Universities of applied sciences.
Eligibility:
Please refer to the country-specific fact sheets for general
and specific eligibility criteria.
Scholarship Value:
The scholarship covers a monthly payment, exemption of
tuition fees, health insurance, air fare, housing allowance, etc. See the fact
sheets for exact scholarship benefits.
Application Process:
Please see the country-specific webpages for eligibility
criteria, application procedure, deadlines, and contact information specific to
your country. If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, contact the Swiss
diplomatic representation in your country of origin. The diplomatic
representation will provide you with all the necessary information regarding
the procedure including application forms and a list of required documentation.
The application deadline falls between September and
November 2015, depending on the Swiss Embassy to which the applications have to
be submitted.
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