Switzerland · Swiss universities, ETH Zurich, EPFL
Overview
The Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) awards research scholarships to talented early-career researchers who have completed a master’s degree, for a PhD, postdoc or research stay at a Swiss university, ETH Zurich, EPFL or ETH Domain institute. You need a supervisor in Switzerland to back your application.
The 2027–28 round opened on 20 August 2026. Deadlines are set per country — for Pakistan, check the country factsheet and the Swiss Embassy in Islamabad. Applications are free; beware of fake offers asking for money.
Who can apply
Early-career researchers with a completed master's degree, aged 35 or under, from one of 183 eligible countries, with a Swiss supervisor's support.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- Master's, PhD, Postdoc
Mandatory conditions
- A professor in Switzerland must support your research proposal.
- Apply through the Swiss embassy/consulate for your country by its deadline.
Funding package
CHF 2,450 per month
CHF 2,450 per month.
- Tuition not stated
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Opens
- 20 Aug 2026
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Deadline to be confirmed
- Duration
- Up to the length set in the award (PhD, postdoc or research stay)
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.sbfi.admin.ch
- Last checked
- 18 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 18 Oct 2026
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