Swiss Confederation Excellence Scholarship & Research Fellowship at BFH

Federal scholarship granted by the Swiss Confederation for international scientists conducting cooperative doctoral or postdoctoral investigations in engineering or forestry at BFH.

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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 (Swiss grade 5.5+ or equivalent)
English language proficiency: English C1 (IELTS 7.0) or German/French C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Comprehensive research proposal and written support letter from a BFH 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 waiver, and Swiss health insurance
Application fee: Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs: 100% waived by Swiss Federal Government

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Bern University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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