ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by the Federal Council of Switzerland.
About the Scholarship
The State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI) provides funding for the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program, which is also supported by Swissnex in India and the Swiss embassies in Singapore and Australia.
The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships give students from Australia, India, and Singapore access to the Swiss university system, which combines a rigorous academic program with creative thinking.
Benefits from ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships
The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship offers a prorated sum based on how long you plan to stay, up to three months in total.
From the first day of class to the last day of class at the university, including two days for arrival and departure, students will receive a stipend of 60 CHF/day for a maximum of 90 days (CHF 5,400 maximum).
Eligibility for ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships
Applicant must:
1. Currently be enrolled at an accredited Indian, Australian or Singapore university / institute.
2. Be a master degree student or a bachelor degree student who will have completed the 2nd year by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins.
3. Provide a written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university that he / she will accept you for a research stay in his / her group.
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Obligations as a ThinkSwiss Awardee
1. By accepting this scholarship, you agree to participate in the ThinkSwiss documentations with One blog post to share your experiences during your research stay in Switzerland.
2. Share photographs from visiting labs, preferably with you present in the picture (showing quality of labs, research work), photos of interactions with students/professors (networking pictures, showcasing diversity), photos of campus, photos of city you are living in (showing life in the cities in Switzerland)
3. After your return to your respective country, you also agree to carry out at least one activity as a “student ambassador” (make a presentation to fellow student community or promote the next ThinkSwiss call on social media etc.).
Application Deadline
15th January 2022.
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StudentsandScholarship Team.
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