Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are funded awards by the Swiss Confederation to support international exchange and research cooperation. They fund talented early‑career researchers and artists from many countries to study or conduct research at Swiss universities and federal institutes. Benefits include a monthly stipend, tuition support where applicable, relocation and travel allowances, and access to Swiss research facilities and supervision.

Monthly stipend, tuition support (where applicable), relocation and travel allowances, access to Swiss research facilities, supervision by leading academics, international networking opportunities, and recognition via a government-funded scholarship.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (for research/PhD categories), secure support from a Swiss academic supervisor, and be from an eligible country; art scholarships require applying for a first Master’s degree in artistic fields with country restrictions.

Submit the application via the Swiss embassy/diplomatic representation in your country between August and December 2026; review country-specific eligibility and instructions on the official webpage.