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University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships

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Next deadline expected around Feb 28, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed February 28, 2025). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships: An excellence fellowship program at the faculty of science, university of Geneva is launched with some sponsors with a view to supporting brilliant and enthusiastic masters of science in various related fields offered by the course.

Summary of the Application

  • Host country: Switzerland
  • Host University: University of Geneva
  • Eligible country: All Nationalities
  • Educational level: Masters
  • Application schedule : The online form will be available again in January
  • Next application deadline: 28 February, (for Masters starting September 16, ).

Academic Field of Study

  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Chemical Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science (MUSE)
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics, Computer Science, and Numerical Sciences
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacy
  • Physics
  • Prehistoric Archaeology
  • Bidisciplinary Master of Science

Benefits

This fellowship provides up to CHF 15,000 per year and does not include any teaching obligations. It lasts for one semester initially upon which the applicant is eligible to extend his period of study after completion of one semester upon proof of academic success.

Application Proce­ss

For the application to be considered, each student has to fulfill the enrollment procedure as described on the Admissions office website.

  • A scan of your UNIGE card or if you are not yet a UNIGE student, the mail of the central administration named “Your application to UNIGE” (proof you have started the matriculation process) is requested.

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of aSINGLE pdf file:

  • A scan of your national identity card or passport.
  • A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
  • The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
  • A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
  • If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch) attesting your aptitude to this program.
  • Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.

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  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
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