Excellence Master Fellowship 2026-27 in Switzerland

Fellowship in Applied Science

Switzerland, Switzerland
Apply Before : February 28, 2026

Opportunity ID 11276
Degree Master
Language Requirement TOEFL IELTS
Fields of study Verious Fields
Opportunity Type : Partially Funded
Duration 18-24 months
Gender Male Female
Language of Instruction English French
Application Fee Required No

Opportunity Description

Applications are open for the Excellence Master Fellowships at the Geneva University‘s science faculty for 2026-27. This university leads an international research institute, which covers an extensive range of scientific fields such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical science, earth science, and the environment.

The faculty of science launched the Excellence Fellowship program with the coordination of some external and internal partners. The Excellence Fellowship program offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated applicants who intend to conduct their master’s degree in Switzerland and provides a grant amount of 10000 to 15000 CHF for applicants yearly. Interested applicants who have a bachelor’s degree are highly encouraged to apply.

Details of Excellence Master Fellowship:

Start of application: not defined, likely in Janaury 2026

Application Deadline: 28 February, 2026

Program Starting Date: September 15, 2026

Program Duration: 3 or 4 Semesters

Study Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Level of Study: Master’s degree

Program Type: Research

Instruction language: English or French

Host university: The Geneva University

Fields of Study

The following are the available study fields for the selected students:

Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Computer Science and Numerical Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacy, Physics, Prehistoric Archaeology.

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Benefits of the Excellence Master Fellowship

10000-15000 CHF of Grants for the first year will be extended for the regular duration of the master program based on the applicant’s academic achievements and performance.

Eligibility:

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare and submit the following documents:

Scan of national identity card or passport
Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
Transcript of exams passed during bachelor education, including all grades
Motivation letter describing specific scientific interests and motivation to pursue the Master of Science program at the University of Geneva
Letters of reference from two professors (preferably sent directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch)
Any other pertinent information, such as GRE results, TOEFL scores, or other language test results

How to Apply?

Applications are made online starting from the beginning of January each year.
Upon registration, an email containing a personal link will be sent, allowing access to the application form.