OpenFieldSwiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars at Lucerne
Prestigious federal scholarships awarded by the Swiss Confederation to international postgraduates to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research at Swiss public universities.
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 achieved before July 2027 with first-class academic standing
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or C1 certificate
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Written research proposal endorsed by a University of Lucerne full professor
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from home university
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 1,920/month living stipend + tuition waiver + housing allowance + international airfare
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% waived by Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships (FCS)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Annual federal call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Lucerne documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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