OpenFieldSwiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Doctoral Fellowship at PHBern
Prestigious Swiss National Science Foundation funded 4-year doctoral contract conducting cutting-edge empirical research into educational technologies and cognitive development.
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 high distinction in Educational Sciences or Psychology
- English language proficiency
- English C1 (IELTS 7.0+) or German C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original doctoral research proposal on cognitive learning mechanisms
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 47,040 to 50,040/year salaried doctoral contract, full research budget, and conference travel
- Application fee
- CHF 100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 0 (Full Swiss research contract)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (SNSF annual round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Teacher Education Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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