OpenFieldUniNE Excellence Doctoral Grants & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Fellowships
Competitive Swiss doctoral research funding providing formal cantonal employment contracts, high standard of living, and full laboratory integration for outstanding international scholars.
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 in natural sciences, computer science, law, or humanities with top marks (minimum 5.0/6.0 Swiss scale or 3.5/4.0 GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis demonstrating independent analytical and scientific rigor.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters and thesis supervisor endorsement.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried Swiss doctoral contract: CHF 47,040 to CHF 52,000/year gross under SNSF scales plus full research travel allowance; minimal tuition
- Application fee
- CHF 150 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 515/term minimal registration charge.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Annual Swiss doctoral funding round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Neuchâtel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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