PhD Scholarships in Switzerland
There are 8 active phd scholarships for international students in Switzerland worth up to €90k, from 8 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
full fundingCybersecurity and Cyber-Defence (CYD) Fellowships
Open to Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates of all nationalities pursuing or planning to pursue research in cyber-defence in Switzerland. Master Thesis Fellowship applicants must be enrolled Master's students at a Swiss institution; Doctoral Fellowship applicants need a Master's degree and admission to a Swiss PhD programme; Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants must hold a completed PhD with a strong publication record. All candidates need strong academic performance and a research proposal aligned with cyber-defence goals.
full fundingCYD Doctoral Fellowships
Open to applicants of all nationalities who are enrolled, or plan to enrol, in a PhD programme at a Swiss university and have a confirmed endorsement from a Swiss professor who will supervise the doctorate. All PhD stages are eligible, though early-stage applicants are preferred, and there is no age restriction. Research must fall within cyber defence, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, cryptography, computational and data science and engineering, systems security, or security technologies.
full fundingUniversity of Basel NOMIS Fellowships
Open to junior and senior scholars of any nationality who hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, have published either one scholarly monograph or three peer-reviewed articles or book chapters, can propose a research project on the theme 'Images as Models', and are fluent in German or English.
full fundingCERN Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics
Researchers who hold (or are about to defend) a PhD in theoretical physics with no more than six years of research experience after the PhD. Open to nationals of CERN Member and Associate Member States, with a limited number of places under the Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme. Current CERN staff members are not eligible.
full fundingUniversity of Basel PhD Positions in Advanced Data Management
Open to candidates worldwide who hold an MSc in Computer Science or a related field with software-development experience, show a clear interest in research toward a PhD in advanced data management, have practical or theoretical expertise in databases, multimedia data management or information retrieval, are proficient in English, and can work effectively in a team.
full fundingIUCN Leaders Forum Youth Programme
Open to young changemakers who are creating or implementing innovative projects for nature conservation or biodiversity action in their communities. Applicants should be able to present their projects to global leaders and contribute to nature-positive solutions; no specific degree is required, though relevant study or work in conservation strengthens an application.
full fundingNCCR Automation Fellowship
Open to Master's students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers of all nationalities who are enrolled in a relevant education or research programme outside Switzerland, maintain affiliation with their home institution during the fellowship, and have not previously studied or worked at the host institution. PhD and postdoctoral applicants must continue to receive a salary from their home institution.
full fundingWHO/TDR Research Capacity Strengthening Grants
For researchers and institutions in low- and middle-income countries working on infectious diseases of poverty, who apply through specific TDR calls for training grants, fellowships, or capacity-strengthening schemes. Eligibility and deadlines are set per call; this is research/training funding rather than a single degree scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Switzerland?
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8 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Switzerland?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.