OpenFieldCanton of Vaud Higher Education Merit Grant and Swiss Health Leadership Award
Need-and-merit based funding program supported by the Vaud Department of Health and Social Action (DSAS) to support talented students pursuing advanced degrees in applied healthcare.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic record in qualifying undergraduate health degree
- English language proficiency
- French language proficiency validated
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Essay on optimizing interprofessional collaborative practice in Swiss acute care hospitals
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 6,000–CHF 10,000 annual living subsidy awarded to qualifying health science postgraduates
- Application fee
- CHF 0 for scholarship consideration
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct financial support for living and study costs
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual Swiss academic round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Haute École de Santé Vaud (HESAV) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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