Application for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship in South Africa – 2023/2024 Entry is now open in South Africa.
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD.
The following expenses are funded through the scholarships:
- Stipend: Postdoctoral research: CHF 3500/month
- Stipend: PhD and Research scholarship: CHF 1920/month
- Mandatory Swiss health insurance
- One-time lump sum of CHF 300.-with the first grant payment to help for payment of the housing deposit.
- Flight allowance (lump sum) for a ticket back to their country of origin (provided at the end of the scholarship).
- One-year half-fare public transportation card.
SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
For South African citizens three different types of fully funded scholarships are offered starting in October 2022 in all academic fields:
PhD Scholarships
- The scholarship is valid for 12 months and renewable for a maximum of 3 years
- Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent University degree recognized by a Swiss University.
- The applicant must not be older than 35 years at the time of application
Postdoctoral Scholarships
- The scholarship is valid for 12 months and renewable for a maximum of 6 months.
- The applicants should have a PhD degree.
- There cannot be a gap of more than 5 years between the award of the PhD and the application deadline
Research Scholarships
- The Scholarship is intended for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers from all academic fields as well as young Medical Doctors.
- The scholarship is valid for 12 months maximum and non-renewable.
- The applicant should have a Master’s degree or equivalent
- The applicant must not be older than 35 years at the time of application
The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students assesses scholarship applications according to three criteria:
- Candidate profile
- Quality of the research project or artistic work
- Synergies and potential for future research cooperation
SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Kindly apply by sending your applications to the Embassy in your country. Kindly check below for more information on the application. This should be done on or before the deadline which is 15 December 2022.
