OpenFieldSwiss Government Excellence Scholarship & Research Fellowship
Prestigious federal scholarship granted by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS) to international researchers conducting cooperative PhD or postdoctoral studies at HSLU.
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 highest academic honors (first class / grade 5.5+ on Swiss scale)
- English language proficiency
- English C1 (IELTS 7.0) or German C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive research proposal and written acceptance letter from an HSLU hosting professor
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 1,920 monthly tax-free living stipend, full tuition exemption, and Swiss health insurance coverage
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully waived by Swiss Federal Government
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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