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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (India)

Swiss Confederation, via ESKAS
Amount
CHF 2,450 per month (Research Fellowship / PhD)
Deadline
10 Nov 2026
14 days left
Applications close
10 Nov 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
PostgraduatePhD
Scheme type
International scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Postgraduate · PhD
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Overview

CHF 2,450 a month for Indian researchers and doctoral students at Swiss universities. Apply on the GO ESKAS portal by 10 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. Swiss time.

Amount & Benefits

Monthly stipend of CHF 2,450 for Indian scholars.
Research Fellowship and PhD Scholarship awards, starting 1 September 2027.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Hold a master's or equivalent degree (to be completed by 31 July 2027; 30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich); Be born after 31 December 1991; Have the support of a Swiss academic supervisor for the research project; Apply online through the GO ESKAS portal — email or paper applications are not accepted.

Postgraduate PhD INTERNATIONAL

Required documents

GO ESKAS online application
Research proposal
Letter of support from a Swiss academic supervisor
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
CV and recommendation letters

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Complete the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship application form
  3. 3
    Upload the required documents
  4. 4
    Submit before the deadline
  5. 5
    Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
11 Oct 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
10 Nov 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
25 Nov 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
25 Dec 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Swiss Confederation, via ESKAS.