Switzerland: Study and research stays for students in Doctoral programmes, post-docs, and researchers (Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Programme)
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The offer of study stays for art students and conservatory students is based on contractual obligations between the Czechia and the the Swiss Confederation. Applicants find their host university in Switzerland on their own, in the context of their field of study.
In the first phase, applicants apply to the Czech partner – the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (MoEYS). They submit an online scholarship application and a paper document application as required by the Swiss partner including the required attachments, both by the deadline specified below. The Czech partner will then confirm whether the applicant will be included in the list of nominated candidates. The final selection of candidates is decided upon by the Swiss Federal Scholarship Commission for International Students. Information about the duration of the stay, number of scholarships awarded, requirements for applicants and other conditions are given in the offer details. The offer of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is described in detail on the website of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SBFI). Information on the general conditions for applicants, the scholarship application procedure and the timeline for the selection procedure can be found there. Applicants submit their scholarship application to the designated institution in the country of which they are a citizen.
The scholarships are available for postgraduate stays, the requirement is the completion of a master's degree. Scholarships are awarded in three categories:
PhD Scholarship awarded for 12 months, with the possibility of extension to a maximum of 36 months. Available only to applicants born after 1989.
Research Fellowship awarded for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months, non-extendable. Available only to applicants born after 1989.
Postdoctoral Scholarship awarded for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 months, non-extendable. Available only to applicants who have completed/will complete their doctoral studies between 1 January 2022 and 21 July 2025.
The scholarships are funded by the Swiss federal government.
How to submit an application
Within program
Scholarship Program of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and SportsDesigned for
State of Submission
- Czechia
Additional conditions
As a requirement of the foreign partner, the application documents are not made public. Applicants who meet the formal eligibility criteria will be provided with the application package in English upon request by the Academic Information Agency (aia@dzs.cz).
The application documents for the Swiss partner are required in paper form in two sets: the application consists of the form "Application for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships" and of the annexes listed therein.
The documents should be delivered to the Academic Information Agency, Czech National Agency for International Education and Research, Na Poříčí 1035/4, 110 00 Praha 1. If delivered by post, the application dossier must be sent by the application deadline. The application dossier can also be delivered in person to the mailroom of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research within during office hours.
Stay information
Scholarship
Travel expenses
- Travel costs are not reimbursed.