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"text": "The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded by the Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). They aim to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries by offering postgraduate scholarships to highly qualified foreign students and researchers."
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"text": "The main types of scholarships offered are Research Scholarships (for PhD students, researchers with a Master's degree, or postdocs with a PhD wishing to pursue research), PhD Scholarships (for full doctoral studies in Switzerland), and Postdoctoral Scholarships. Additionally, Art Scholarships are available for students in specific artistic fields."
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"text": "General eligibility requires applicants to hold a university degree (Master's for Research/PhD scholarships, PhD for Postdoc scholarships), demonstrate academic excellence, and provide a compelling research proposal. Applicants must typically be born after a specific date (e.g., 31 December 1989 for PhD scholarships, subject to annual review) and not have been in Switzerland for more than one year within the last three years prior to the application deadline."
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"text": "Yes, specific age limits apply. For PhD scholarships, candidates are generally required to have been born after December 31, 1989. For Postdoctoral scholarships, the age limit is typically stricter, often requiring candidates to have completed their PhD no more than five years prior to the application year. These dates are subject to annual updates."
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"text": "The scholarships typically cover a monthly stipend (e.g., CHF 1,920 for PhD/Research students, CHF 3,500 for Postdoctoral researchers), exemption from tuition fees, compulsory Swiss health insurance, a lump sum for airfare (provided at the end of the scholarship period), and special allowances for housing or research costs."
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"text": "Applications for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are typically submitted through the Swiss diplomatic representation (Embassy or Consulate) in the applicant's country of origin. You need to download the official application package from the relevant embassy's website or the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) website and follow the specific country-based instructions meticulously."
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"text": "Required documents typically include a signed FCS application form, a comprehensive CV, a detailed research proposal (for research and PhD scholarships), letters of recommendation from academic supervisors, certified copies of academic transcripts and diplomas, a copy of your passport, and often a letter of acceptance or invitation from a Swiss professor or research supervisor."
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"text": "The application deadlines for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships vary by country, as applications are managed by individual Swiss Embassies or Consulates. Generally, deadlines fall between September and December of the year preceding the academic year for which the scholarship is sought. It is crucial to check the specific deadline for your country of origin on the relevant embassy website."
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"text": "While strong proficiency in the language of instruction for your research (often English for research and PhD programs) is essential, an explicit certificate in German, French, or Italian is not always a mandatory application requirement for the scholarship itself. However, knowledge of the local language of your chosen university or city is highly beneficial for daily life and integration in Switzerland."
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"name": "Can I apply for a Master's degree under the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships?",
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"text": "No, the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are generally not intended for full Master's degree programs. These scholarships are primarily designed for highly qualified international students and researchers pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies, postdoctoral research, or specific higher artistic education in Switzerland. Master's degree applicants typically need to seek other funding opportunities."
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