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EPFL Excellence Fellowships

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Amount

Funding details on the official page

Country

Switzerland

Level

Master's

Deadline

Usually opens around December estimated

How to apply

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  1. Check that you can apply: who the award is for and which level of study it covers.
  2. Prepare what the official page asks for. This is often a transcript, a passport or ID, and a CV or personal statement.
  3. On the official website, find the Apply or Application link and follow the steps there.

When: Usually opens around December

Go to the official websiteOfficial page checked Nov 9, 2026

About this scholarship

Through the Federal Commission for Scholarships, the Swiss government offers a limited number of grants to foreign students wishing to do part of their training at a Swiss university.

More

For information according to country, conditions and the application procedure, please see the web page of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation: Are you wondering about timing, how to find a supervisor and how this all works? Are you wondering what being a supervisor and an hosting lab for this scholarship implies? EPFL Academic representative for the scholarship François Gallaire Email: [email protected]

Coverage & benefits

  • ✓Living costs covered

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For information according to country, conditions and the application procedure, please see the web page of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars Take note of the helpful application guidelines . Are you thinking about applying for the scholarship? Information for applicants Are you wondering about timing, how to find a supervisor and how this all works? More info Information for supervising professors and lab assistants Are you wondering what being a supervisor and an hosting lab for this scholarship implies? More info Contact EPFL Swiss excellence scholarships Email: [email protected] EPFL Academic representative for the scholarship François Gallaire Email: [email protected] About Organization and identity Associated Campuses Data Presidency Vice Presidencies Working at EPFL Recruiting EPFL Talents Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Respect Sustainability News & Media Philanthropy EPFL Alumni Education Admission Academic Calendar Preparatory Year (CMS) Bachelor Master Doctorate SHS Program Continuing Education - Extension School Study Management International Teaching Educational Initiatives Education & Science Outreach Infrastructures Under Development Engaging with Society Research Mission and Policy Research Domains EPFL Research Facilities Faculty Members Solutions 4 Sustainability - S4S Awards and Prizes Funding Opportunities Research Management Support From Lab to Market Research Ethics Research with Animals Open Science Innovation Industry Collaboration Innovation Initiatives Startup Launchpad Campus Services & Resources Library Restaurants, Shops & Hotels Security, Prevention & Health Sports Community & Support Chaplaincy Events Arts & Culture Associations Visit EPFL Mobility & Travel Schools & Colleges School of Architecture, Civil & Environmental Engineering ENAC School of Basic Sciences SB School of Engineering STI School of Computer & Communication Sciences IC School of Life Sciences SV College of Management of Technology CDM Practical Services & Resources Emergencies: +41 21 693 3000 Contact Map Follow EPFL on social media Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Mastodon Follow us on X Follow us on Youtube Accessibility Disclaimer Privacy policy © 2025 EPFL, all rights reserved Back to top

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Who can apply for the EPFL Excellence Fellowships?

Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.

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