Documents Required
- Complete CV along with the list of all academic publications.
- A motivation letter of maximum 2 pages.
- Completed and signed research proposal of maximum 5 pages.
- Copy of the letter issued by an academic professor of the host institution stating his/her will to supervise and support the thesis.
- Short CV of the academic mentor (for research fellowship).
- Two letters of recommendation (confidential) issued by two different professors in applicant's field.
- Photocopies of previously attended education's grade sheets and certificates sequenced with the most recent ones. (Note: If certificates are not available in English, German, Italian or French, copies are also acceptable with certified and attested translations.)
- Duly signed medical certificate.
- Two copies of the passport.
Note: Please maintain the same sequence of the documents as mentioned. Also, please do not put documents in binders or plastic folders.
Award Details
For Postdoctoral Scholarship
- A monthly scholarship amount of CHF 3500.
- Mandatory Swiss health insurance.
- Special housing allowance of CHF 300 paid once.
- Half fare public transportation card for one year.
- Support services, dinners, trips and sightseeing tours.
- Flight allowance for returning to the origin country at the end of the scholarship.
For PhD/Research Scholarship
- A monthly scholarship amount of CHF 1920.
- Mandatory Swiss health insurance.
- Special housing allowance of CHF 300 paid once.
- Half-fare public transportation card for one year.
- Support services, dinners, trips and sightseeing tours.
- Flight allowance for returning to the origin country at the end of the scholarship.
