The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and is supported by Swissnex and the Embassies of Switzerland in Australia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, Washington and Ottawa. The program aims to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Australian, Indian, Bruneian, select Pacific Island Countries, Singaporean, Canadian, and USA-based students to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific as well as North American universities and institutions. The duration of the scholarship is for a minimum of two months and up to a maximum of three months at the rate of CHF 60/day to cover living expenses only. This provides scholars with an opportunity to experience the Swiss research ecosystem first-hand.
The ThinkSwiss Scholarship Program supports students in Australia and select Pacific Island countries (Kiribati, Naoero, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji) to develop lasting connections with Switzerland’s research, innovation, and policy communities. Deadline: 31 January, 2027
More infoThinkSwiss Research Scholarships offer students from India the opportunity to undertake fully funded research stints in a Swiss laboratory of their choosing. While open to diverse disciplines, the program specifically encourages Indian applicants with an interest in AMR, One Health, biodiversity, or climate change and action. Applications will open soon.
More infoThinkSwiss Research Scholarships offer students from Singapore and Brunei the opportunity to undertake a research stint in a Swiss laboratory of their choosing. This provides scholars with an opportunity to experience the Swiss research ecosystem first-hand. The program is subject-agnostic. Deadline: 31 January, 2027
More infoThinkSwiss Research Scholarships offer students from India the opportunity to undertake fully funded research stints in a Swiss laboratory of their choosing. While open to diverse disciplines, the program specifically encourages applicants interested in quantum and computing sciences, robotics, space, energy and life sciences to apply. Deadline: 31 January, 2027.
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Tristan Piguet, Science Counselor - Embassy of Switzerland in Australia
Canada
Urs Obrist, Senior Science and Technology Counsellor - Embassy of Switzerland in Canada
India
Smriti Chawla, Academic Engagement Manager, Swissnex in India
Singapore & Brunei Darussalam
Joël Henri Brunner, Science Counselor - Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
USA
Olivia Gachoud, Head of Science Office - Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America
