01About it
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 aka ESKAS). Research fellowships, PhD scholarships and art scholarships provide CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses of one person. The scholarship requires the holder to reside in Switzerland, and scholarship holders must live in the city or canton of their Swiss host institution.
02What it pays for
| Cost | In the organiser's words |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Covered“Research fellowships, PhD scholarships and art scholarships: CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses of one person.” |
| Insurance | Partially covered“Health insurance: FCS covers the premiums for compulsory health insurance for scholarship holders from non-EU/EFTA countries. Scholarship holders from EU/EFTA countries must cover these costs themselves.” |
| Tuition | Not covered“The Federal Excellence Scholarship does not cover tuition or semester fees.” |
“Fully funded” only when registration, flights and accommodation are all covered.
03Can you go?
Join Epliv free to see whether you meet this opportunity's rules, whether your passport needs a visa for Switzerland, where and by when to apply, the official fee and a checklist of what to prepare.
