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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026

Awarded by Swiss Confederation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Monthly payment + Living costs

Eligible Courses

All scientific fields

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals

Can Be Taken At

Swiss higher education institutions (Universities, Federal Institutes of Technology and Universities of Applied Sciences)

Provider

Swiss Confederation

Last Verified On

03 Nov 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Swiss Government is offering research scholarships to post-graduate researchers from any discipline planning to visit Switzerland for research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The applicant must hold a PhD degree (after 1 January 2023 and before 31 July 2026).
  • The applicant must be a highly qualified early career scientist (on a postdoctoral level) from any scientific field.
  • The scholarship is not compatible with field trips outside Switzerland.
  • The scholarship recipients are expected to move to Switzerland during their grant period.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

  • Signed ESKAS application form (typed and printed) with photo,
  • A full CV,
  • A letter of motivation,
  • Research proposal including the time frame,
  • A copy of the endorsement letter from a university professor who will be the academic host (with a brief curriculum vitae, not exceeding 2 pages) at the selected university, explaining their readiness to oversee and assist with the research project.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation from two different professors in the applicant’s field, and not identical to the academic supervisor at the host institution in Switzerland.
  • Photocopies of certificates and grade sheets from previously attended universities/ colleges and diplomas with grades.
  • Signed certificate Fit for Mission.
  • Two copies of the applicant’s passport.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

  • A monthly payment of CHF 3,500.
  • Living costs of one person only.
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2

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3

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4

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Swiss Confederation. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 is Expired.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 is offered for All scientific fields.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 is offered by Swiss Confederation.
  • Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2026 covers Partial Funding, Monthly payment + Living costs.