ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships - 91��ɫ International

Host University/ Organization: ThinkSwiss

Location: Switzerland

Eligibility:

See General Eligibility Criteria Page
Currently be enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university/college
Be a graduate student or an undergraduate student who will have completed their sophomore year by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins
Provide a written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university that they will accept you for a research stay in their group.

Language Requirements: English

Program Duration: 3 months

Overview:

About ThinkSwiss: This is a scholarship program funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). It is managed by the Office of Science, Technology and Higher \Education at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for U.S. and Canadian students and to foster exchange between Swiss, U.S., and Canadian universities and research institutions.

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*Fees are subject to change

Upload all supporting documents in PDF format to us by mid-January 2027 for review. Then, submit the documents to ThinkSwiss later.

A research project outline (e.g. an overview of the tasks and milestones of your project that you agreed on with your host professor, max. 2 pages single-spaced, and keep in mind, your audience are educated readers but not necessarily experts in your field)
A letter of motivation/explanation of why you should be awarded the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship, why you would make an excellent “student ambassador” in the future, and why you choose Switzerland as your research destination (please keep this within 2 pages)
A CV (no more than two pages)
A copy of your current university transcripts and diplomas (if applicable)
A letter of acceptance from the host professor and/or hosting institution in Switzerland
A letter of recommendation from a current professor

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