The scholarships are intended for talented early-career researchers who have completed a  Master’s degree. Depending on the scholarship category, applicants may conduct their research at  a Swiss university, university of applied sciences, ETH Zurich or EPFL, or at leading federal  research institutes including PSI, WSL, Empa and Eawag. 

Scholarships available to Malaysian applicants 

• Research Fellowship 
• PhD Scholarship 

Applications are submitted online (see link below). To be eligible, applicants will have to secure the  support of an academic supervisor at a Swiss higher education or research institution. 

Key dates 

Applications open: 20 August 2026 

Applications close: 30 November 2026 

For full information on the scholarships and to apply online, prospective applicants may visit: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships