The Excellence Master Fellowships in Sciences are now open for outstanding students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. This prestigious fellowship programme is offered by the Faculty of Science to support highly motivated and academically talented candidates from around the world.
The fellowship aims to attract exceptional students who intend to enroll in one of the Faculty of Science’s Master’s programmes and continue toward a research career, either in academia or industry. It is a competitive award designed to recognize academic excellence and research potential.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): University of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Host Institution(s): University of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Program Type: Masters Fellowship.
- Funding Amount: Grant of up to CHF 15’000/year.
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Any Nationality
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Program Overview
The Excellence Master Fellowships are awarded to students seeking admission into a Master’s programme within the Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva. The Faculty covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including:
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physics
The fellowship supports students for the regular duration of the Master’s programme, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Excellence Master Fellowships, applicants must:
- Have completed or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance.
- Meet the admission requirements for a Master’s programme in the Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva.
- Submit a complete Master’s admission application in accordance with university guidelines.
Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- A grant ranging between CHF 10,000 and CHF 15,000 per year.
- Funding awarded for one year and renewable for the normal duration of the Master’s programme, provided academic performance remains satisfactory.
- Financial support to help cover living expenses during study in Switzerland.
How to Apply
Interested candidates for the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships in Sciences 2026/2027 should:
- Apply for admission to an eligible Master’s programme in the Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva.
- Prepare the required fellowship application documents.
- Submit the Excellence Fellowship application as instructed by the Faculty of Science (typically by email or through the designated application channel).
- Ensure that both the Master’s admission application and fellowship application are submitted before the stated deadline.
Applicants must apply for the Master’s programme and the fellowship simultaneously.
Application Documents
Applicants are generally required to submit:
- Completed fellowship application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Motivation letter describing academic interests and career goals.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors.
- Any additional documents required by the Faculty of Science.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Excellence Master Fellowships is 28 February, 2026 for Masters starting September 14, 2026.