Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Postdoctoral Scholarship) For Indians 2025-2026

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 31 December 2021 and before 31 July 2025).
• 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.