Bourses d’excellence du gouvernement suisse 2027-2028 – 12 octobre 2026

Contexte

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028 offer international students and researchers an opportunity to pursue advanced academic and research programmes in Switzerland. The scholarship programme is awarded annually by the Swiss Confederation to promote international academic exchange and strengthen research cooperation between Switzerland and countries around the world.

The programme is administered through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), which evaluates applications and selects successful candidates. For the 2027–2028 academic year, applications open on 20 August 2026, with eligibility, deadlines and available scholarship categories varying according to the applicant’s country of origin.

Missions et responsabilités

• Conduct research in Switzerland across any academic discipline (Research Scholarships, up to 12 months).
• Undertake doctoral studies and research at eligible Swiss institutions (PhD Scholarships, up to 36 months).
• Pursue an initial Master’s degree in an artistic discipline in Switzerland (Art Scholarships, up to 21 months).
• Promote international academic exchange and strengthen research cooperation between Switzerland and countries around the world.

Profil recherché

• Talented early-career researchers who have already completed a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification (for Research and PhD Scholarships).
• Applicants generally required to be no older than 35 years at the time specified by the programme.
• Support of an academic supervisor in Switzerland willing to guide and support the proposed research project.
• International students seeking to pursue an initial Master’s degree in an artistic discipline holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (for Art Scholarships).
• Candidates must have secured admission, or provided evidence of an application, to an eligible Swiss art institution (for Art Scholarships).
• Applicants from eligible countries among the 183 countries covered by the programme (specific scholarship opportunities differ by nationality).

Conditions et avantages

Research and PhD applicants can receive funding of up to CHF 2,450 per month, while the maximum scholarship duration depends on the programme. Research scholarships can be awarded for up to 12 months, PhD scholarships can extend for up to 36 months, and Art scholarships have a maximum duration of 21 months.

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship application is free of charge. Applicants should be particularly cautious of fraudulent scholarship offers requesting money for visa, insurance or administrative costs.

Dossier de candidature

• Research proposal demonstrating academic quality, feasibility and relevance.
• Artistic portfolio (for Art Scholarships).
• Evidence of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland (where required).
• Proof of admission or application to an eligible Swiss art institution (for Art Scholarships).
• Supporting documents required according to country-specific requirements.

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted through the designated Swiss diplomatic representations. Prospective applicants should carefully verify their nationality-specific eligibility, scholarship category, application deadline and documentation requirements before applying. Early preparation is especially important for research applicants who must secure the support of an appropriate academic supervisor in Switzerland.

Official application and programme information: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY

Reference: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028