Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window)
Last date 10 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
ForMaster's / PhD · Graduated
What Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window) is
Fully-funded 12-month research fellowship or PhD at Swiss universities and the ETH domain, starting September 2027
Who can apply
M.Tech, M.Sc and other master's students finishing by 31 July 2027, born after 31 Dec 1991, with a Swiss supervisor's support letter; B.Tech-only applicants cannot apply.
The organiser's rules Master's completed by 31 July 2027 (ETH Zurich: 30 June); born after 31 Dec 1991; needs a support letter from a Swiss supervisor; applications go to the Swiss Embassy in New Delhi
What it pays
“CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses”
Important dates
- Opens
- 20 August 2026
- Last date
- 10 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on SERI, Switzerland · via Swiss Embassy New Delhi's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from SERI, Switzerland · via Swiss Embassy New Delhi's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“India, 20. Aug 26–10. Nov 26, ndh.scholarship@eda.admin.ch, Embassy of Switzerland in India, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi”
Desk notes
Start emailing Swiss professors now, the supervisor letter is the slow part. Results by end of May 2027.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window)?
The last date is 10 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). SERI, Switzerland · via Swiss Embassy New Delhi's own page says: "India, 20. Aug 26–10. Nov 26, ndh.scholarship@eda.admin.ch, Embassy of Switzerland in India, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi."
Who can apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window)?
M.Tech, M.Sc and other master's students finishing by 31 July 2027, born after 31 Dec 1991, with a Swiss supervisor's support letter; B.Tech-only applicants cannot apply. In the organiser's words: Master's completed by 31 July 2027 (ETH Zurich: 30 June); born after 31 Dec 1991; needs a support letter from a Swiss supervisor; applications go to the Swiss Embassy in New Delhi.
How much does Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window) pay?
SERI, Switzerland · via Swiss Embassy New Delhi's page says: "CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses."
Where do I apply for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027–28 (India window)?
On SERI, Switzerland · via Swiss Embassy New Delhi's own site: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.