Swiss Confederation along with Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) invites applications for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2018, from international young researchers and students who have completed master’s degree program. The main objective of the scheme is to promote research cooperation and international exchange between Switzerland and other countries.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
For Postdoctoral Scholarships
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must –
Have obtained a PhD degree between 31 December 2014 and 1 September 2018 recognised by the Swiss University. (Note: The applicants have to submit their degree to FCS as a proof before the start of the scholarship.)
Have a devoted research proposal that also includes the timeline.
Provide a letter issued by a professor of any Swiss hosting institution stating his/her will to supervise and support the postdoctoral research.
Possess good command over required language skills for postdoctoral research.
Be willing to relocate to Switzerland during the grant period.
For PhD/Research Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must –
Possess a master’s degree or equivalent, recognised by the Swiss University, before 1 September 2018. (Note: The applicants have to submit their degree to FCS before the scholarship starts.)
Be born after 31 December 1982.
Have a research proposal that includes a timeframe.
Provide a letter issued by an academic professor (including his/her short CV) of host institutions confirming their will to supervise and support PhD thesis.
Have good command over required language skills for PhD research.
Be willing to relocate to Switzerland during the grant period.
Deadline: 12-11-2017
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps –
Step 1: Obtain the application package from the Swiss Embassy in India through email.
Step 2: Fill in the form (typed) and take its print out.
Step 3: Fix a recent photograph on your form and sign it.
Step 4: Attach necessary documents.
Step 5: Submit 1 original and 2 copies of the application documents to Swiss Embassy in India at the mentioned address –
Swiss Embassy in India, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021 New Delhi
E-mail: ndh.scholarship@eda.admin.ch Tel: 0091 11 4995 9500