Description
Prestigious scholarships funded by the Swiss Confederation for outstanding international researchers and artists. Covers PhD, Postdoctoral research, and Art studies at Swiss universities including ETH Zurich. Nigeria is an eligible country.
Covers:
CHF 2,450/month living allowance
Tuition fees covered
Health insurance
Housing allowance
One return airfare
Study Level: PhD / Postdoctoral Research / Art Masters (no taught Masters)
Requirements
Nigerian citizen; Master's degree or PhD for postdoctoral track; must be nominated/supported by a Swiss academic supervisor BEFORE applying
Not previously studied in Switzerland
Strong research proposal
Under 35 (PhD track) or under 45 (Postdoc track)
Documents Needed: Online application, research proposal, CV, academic certificates, 2 references, letter from Swiss supervisor, language proficiency
Tip: Most applicants fail because they rush their application.
Application Deadline
August 20, 2026
Deadline: October–November 2026 (exact country deadline published August 2026 — check Swiss embassy Nigeria)
Application Link
Apply here
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