Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Switzerland

4 phd scholarships available for international students in Switzerland.

Switzerland · Government

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026-2027

Swiss Confederation, Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS)

CHF 2,450/month

Master's PhD Postdoctoral
Open · Next: 2027-28 applications open 20 Aug 2026; country-specific deadlines ~Sep–Dec 2026.
Switzerland · Government

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship - PhD Scholarship

Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students / SBFI ESKAS)

CHF 2,450/month for 12 months, renewable twice up to 36 months + benefits

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; opens 20 August 2026 via ESKAS, PhD starts 1 Sept 2027
Switzerland · Government

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship - Research Fellowship

Swiss Confederation (Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students / SBFI ESKAS)

CHF 2,450/month for 6-12 months + health insurance, housing deposit and transport

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; opens 20 August 2026 via ESKAS, fellowship starts 1 Sept 2027
Switzerland · University

Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) PhD Financial Support Package

Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)

CHF 20,000/year (CHF 2,000/month, Sept-June) for 4 years + heavily reduced tuition

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; generally included with the PhD admission offer