2026 University of Geneva Faculty of Science Excellence Postgraduate Fellowships in Switzerland

Location: Switzerland

Program: Postgraduate (Master of Science Degrees)

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 1.5 – 2 years

Deadline: February 28, 2026

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The University of Geneva Faculty of Science Excellence Master Fellowships 2026 is a prestigious scholarship program established to support outstanding and highly motivated students pursuing Master of Science degrees at one of Europe’s leading research institutions. The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva is internationally recognized for cutting-edge research covering a broad range of scientific disciplines including astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences, and the environment. The Faculty hosts two National Centres of Competence in Research (SwissMAP and Planets) from the highly competitive Swiss National Science Foundation and participates in numerous European research projects.

Established with support from external partners, this Excellence Fellowship program provides financial grants ranging from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year (approximately $11,000-$17,000 USD) with no teaching duties required. The fellowship is awarded for one year initially and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the recipient demonstrates academic success at the end of the first semester.

Benefits of the Fellowship

This fellowship provides comprehensive support including:

CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year grant (approximately $11,000-$17,000 USD).
No teaching duties required (pure study/research fellowship).
Study at internationally recognized leading research institution.
Access to two National Centres of Competence in Research (SwissMAP, Planets).
Participation in European research projects.
Cutting-edge research facilities and laboratories.
World-class faculty and supervision.
Programs taught entirely in English or English/French.
Ideal training for academic or professional development.
Career opportunities in industry, teaching, administration, communication, media.
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:

Have passed or be completing a brilliant bachelor’s degree.
Be one of the best students in your year at your institution.
Meet admission criteria for chosen Master of Science program at University of Geneva.
Have not yet started a Master’s program at the Faculty of Science, University of Geneva.
Be from any university worldwide.
Demonstrate outstanding academic excellence.
Show strong motivation for pursuing Master’s degree at University of Geneva.
Have specific scientific interests aligned with available programs.
Submit complete application including ALL required documents by deadline.

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The Excellence Master Fellowships selection is based purely on excellence, making this highly competitive and merit-based. Academic performance is paramount—applicants must have brilliant bachelor’s degrees and rank among the best students in their year at their home institutions, demonstrated through transcripts showing all exam grades and results. Strong letters of recommendation from two professors are crucial, attesting to the candidate’s aptitude for the program and confirming exceptional academic abilities. The motivation letter is carefully evaluated, assessing the candidate’s specific scientific interests, research aspirations, and genuine motivation for pursuing a Master of Science at Geneva rather than elsewhere. Alignment between the applicant’s scientific interests and the Faculty’s research strengths is important. Additional supporting materials such as GRE scores, TOEFL/language test results, research experience, publications, or other achievements strengthen applications.