Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to encourage international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). (From 4 August 2025, Vietnamese researchers who have completed a Master's or PhD degree will be able to apply for this program.)

Details About Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026/27

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Degree Level: Master, Doctoral, or Post Doctoral level.
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline (Vietnam): 24/11/2025

Financial Support

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship will cover:

• Round Airfare Tickets
• Monthly Stipend for Expenses and Accommodation
• Housing Allowance 
• One-year half-fare public transportation card
• Health Insurance
• Some Universities cover Tuition Fees, while some do not.

Research Scholarship Types

• Research Fellowships: This scholarship funds one year of full-time doctoral research in Switzerland.

• For highly qualified early-career researchers (including young medical doctors).
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed by July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Born after December 31, 1990.
• Requires a detailed research plan with a timeline.
• Mandatory letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV).
• PhD Scholarship: This scholarship supports full-time PhD research in Switzerland.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) completed by July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Born after December 31, 1990.
• Detailed research plan with timeline required.
• A letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV) is mandatory.
• Priority goes to candidates who haven’t previously studied or researched in Switzerland.
• Post Doc Scholarship: Supports full-time postdoctoral research in Switzerland.
• For highly qualified early-career postdocs.
• PhD completed between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2026 (June 30 for ETH Zurich).
• Requires a detailed research plan with a timeline.
• Mandatory letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor (with their short CV).

For more application information, please visit HERE