Swiss Federal scholarship. Nigeria is eligible.
Research Scholarship for PhD candidates and postdocs. CHF 1,920/month, tuition waiver, housing allowance, health insurance, return airfare. Must secure host professor before applying. Application via Swiss Embassy in Nigeria.
Masters or PhD, under 35, host professor at Swiss university
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships. Masters or PhD, under 35, host professor at Swiss university
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships provides: CHF 1,920/month + tuition + insurance + flights. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Sept-Dec 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a for nigerians opportunity for PhD / Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.