OpenFieldSwiss Government Excellence Scholarship (ESKAS) at PHZH
Prestigious federal scholarship awarded by the Swiss Confederation to foreign researchers pursuing doctoral or postdoctoral research in Zurich.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with academic distinction; born after Dec 31, 1991
- English language proficiency
- Language proficiency certificate in German or English matching the research proposal
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research proposal with formal written mentorship commitment from a PHZH professor
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of reference from home university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 1,920 CHF monthly tax-free living allowance, Swiss mandatory health insurance, and roundtrip flight
- Application fee
- 0 CHF
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver granted by host university
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Embassy deadlines apply)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Education Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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