Swiss Confederation - Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS)
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027-28 (India)
Scholarship · In-person · Switzerland · CHF 2,450/month; one-time CHF 600 rental-deposit grant; compulsory health insurance covered for non-EU/EFTA holders; half-fare travelcard; return flight allowance; tuition/semester fees NOT covered (approx. CHF 600-2,000/semester).
Closed
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Checked on 24 Oct 2026 · source: sbfi.admin.ch
Rules
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- India-based applicants: Research Fellowship or PhD Scholarship tracks
- application must be backed by an academic supervisor at a Swiss higher education institution
- research fellowships for postgraduate researchers, PhD scholarships for doctoral study
- submitted via the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi.
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Documents and steps
Documents to prepare
- Application via the GO ESKAS online portal
- detailed research proposal and supervisor support letter required
- do not send by email or paper.
About this scholarship
Swiss federal funding for postgraduate researchers and PhD candidates from India to do research or doctoral study at Swiss institutions; the 10 Nov 2026 deadline is set by the Swiss Embassy in New Delhi.