The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships give early stage British researchers (Master’s degree or recent PhD) the opportunity to pursue a research project at doctoral or postdoctoral level at any of Switzerland’s universities or national research institutes. Applicants need to propose a research project that is supported by an academic supervisor at their institution of choice. Maximum duration is 12 months for research projects and 36 months for pursuing a PhD.
The application deadline for Scholarships commencing in September 2025 is 22 November 2024.
Details and application guidelines
For further information please contact Dr Lutz-Peter Berg at the Embassy of Switzerland in London.