Swiss Government Scholarships for Central & Eastern Europe & the Caucasus (PhD, Postdoc, Short Research)

Scholarship Information

Eligibility criteria

Tracks include short-term research stays, full PhD funding (typically up to three years), and postdoctoral fellowships (12–24 months). Applicants must already hold a Master’s degree (for PhD/Research) or a PhD (for Postdoc); undergraduate and taught-Master’s awards are not offered under this call. This is ideal if you aim to begin research in 2026 and want time to align supervisors and a strong proposal.

Discipline Applicable

Scholarships are financial awards that don't need to be repaid. Scholarships are funds generously donated by individuals or corporations to assist you with the financial challenges of pursuing post-secondary studies. These donors are investing in your future career, so take the time to complete an application for the scholarships you can apply for

  • Architecture

  • Arts & Humanities

  • Business & Management

  • Computer & IT

  • Education

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Health & Medicine

  • Law

  • Life Sciences

  • Physical Science & Math

  • Social & Behavioural Science

  • Tourism & Hospitality