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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28
Switzerland's main government scholarship for international researchers. Nigerians can apply for a PhD scholarship or a research fellowship at a Swiss public university.
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Who it’s for
- Nigerian master's graduates (degree finished by 31 July 2027)
- Applicants born after 31 December 1991
- Researchers with a Swiss professor willing to supervise
What you get
A monthly stipend of CHF 2,450, health insurance, return flights, a public transport pass and a CHF 600 rent deposit. You pay tuition and research costs yourself.
Requirements
- Detailed research plan with timeline
- Support letter from a Swiss academic supervisor
- Degree certificates and transcriptsCheck the official page
- CVCheck the official page
- PassportCheck the official page
How to apply
- Find a Swiss supervisor and get their support letter
- Write a detailed research plan with a timeline
- Check the documents for Nigeria on the SERI country list
- Apply on the online ESKAS portal by 27 November 2026, 23:59 Swiss time
Timeline
- Opens20 Aug
- Closes27 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Approach Swiss supervisors months ahead. A plan built with the host lab is much stronger than a generic one.
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