The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–2028, funded by the Swiss Confederation and awarded by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students, support early career researchers from 183 countries to undertake research or PhD studies at Swiss universities and federal institutes. The scholarship provides CHF 2,450 per month plus benefits such as health insurance and a travel card, and requires applicants to secure a Swiss academic supervisor and apply online by their country-specific deadline in autumn 2026 (programme start 1 September 2027).
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis against the criteria below. SAIGE captures your intent to apply — linking this opportunity to your business profile — before handing you off to Swiss Confederation — State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI/SBFI)’s official application. This keeps your activity in one place and helps us surface better matches over time.
