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    The document provides information about Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD studies in Switzerland for the 2016-2017 academic year. It outlines the application process and requirements, including a submission deadline of October 31, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 sets of documents to the Swiss Embassy in Brazil, including an application form, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a research proposal, CV, and proof of supervisor confirmation. The scholarships provide monthly support of 1,920 Swiss francs for a maximum of 3 years of full-time PhD study at one of 10 Swiss universities.

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    The document provides information about Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD studies in Switzerland for the 2016-2017 academic year. It outlines the application process and requirements, including a submission deadline of October 31, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 sets of documents to the Swiss Embassy in Brazil, including an application form, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a research proposal, CV, and proof of supervisor confirmation. The scholarships provide monthly support of 1,920 Swiss francs for a maximum of 3 years of full-time PhD study at one of 10 Swiss universities.

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    The document provides information about Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD studies in Switzerland for the 2016-2017 academic year. It outlines the application process and requirements, including a submission deadline of October 31, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 sets of documents to the Swiss Embassy in Brazil, including an application form, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a research proposal, CV, and proof of supervisor confirmation. The scholarships provide monthly support of 1,920 Swiss francs for a maximum of 3 years of full-time PhD study at one of 10 Swiss universities.

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    The document provides information about Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for PhD studies in Switzerland for the 2016-2017 academic year. It outlines the application process and requirements, including a submission deadline of October 31, 2015. Applicants must submit 3 sets of documents to the Swiss Embassy in Brazil, including an application form, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a research proposal, CV, and proof of supervisor confirmation. The scholarships provide monthly support of 1,920 Swiss francs for a maximum of 3 years of full-time PhD study at one of 10 Swiss universities.

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    Federal Department of Economic Affairs,

    Education and Research EAER


    Federal Commission for Scholarships
    for Foreign Students FCS

    Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

    PhD Scholarships
    Academic year:
    Country:

    2016-2017
    Brazil

    Opening of the Call:


    Submission Deadline:

    01.08.2015
    31.10.2015

    Scholarship

    Swiss Government Excellence PhD Scholarships for foreign students

    Offered by

    The Swiss Government through the Federal Commission for Scholarships


    for Foreign Students FCS

    Objectives

    To enable selected applicants to undertake a PhD in one of the 10 Swiss


    Public Universities, the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and
    public teaching and research institutes.

    Universities

    University of Basel / University of Bern / University of Fribourg / University


    of Geneva / University of Lausanne / University of Lucerne / University of
    Neuchtel / University of St. Gallen / University of Zurich / University of
    Lugano

    Federal Institutes
    of Technology

    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)


    Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ)

    Teaching and
    Research Institutes

    Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)

    Validity

    The scholarship is only valid for full time PhD studies in Switzerland. It is
    not valid for mixed PhD programs (part time in Switzerland and part time in
    a third country).

    Target Group

    Highly qualified postgraduate students (in possession of the required


    degrees) from all academic fields.

    Duration

    3 years maximum (starting in September)

    Amount and
    additional
    allowances

    The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of 1920 Swiss Francs.


    Exemption of the tuition fees (except for EPFL).
    For non-EU and non-EFTA grantees only: Mandatory Swiss Health
    insurance paid by the FCS.
    A lump sum for air fare for non-European grantees only (provided at the
    end of the scholarship).

    2016-2017 / Brazil

    Eligibility Criteria
    and specific
    conditions

    Selection Criteria

    Application
    Procedure

    Application Time
    Framework

    Special 300 Swiss Francs housing allowance (paid once at the beginning
    of the scholarship).
    1 year half-fare public transportation card.
    Counseling and various trips, dinners and sightseeing tours organized for
    Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders.
    Master degree or equivalent University degree recognized by the Swiss
    University.
    The applicant must not be more than 35 years old at the moment of the
    application.
    Applicants who are in Switzerland for more than 1 year at the beginning of
    the scholarship in September are not eligible.
    Applicants must provide a letter (or e-mail) from a Professor from the Swiss
    host institution stating that they are willing to supervise the PhD.
    In the case where the PhD is run within a structured doctoral school
    applicants must provide included in their application an admission letter or
    the proof that they are being considered for admission. Without such a
    document the application will be rejected.
    Applicants must have a research proposal including a timeframe (this is the
    central piece of the application. The applicant must devote all required
    attention to it).
    Applicants must be in command of the necessary language skills required
    for the PhD studies/ research.
    Applicants who have already benefited from a Swiss Government
    Excellence Scholarship are not eligible to apply for a second scholarship.
    PLEASE NOTE:
    The FCS application for a PhD scholarship and the application for
    admission by a Swiss University for a PhD study are two separate
    procedures. The admission to a PhD study at your chosen Swiss University
    is a conditio sine qua non for a potential attribution of a FCS scholarship but no guarantee though for a positive decision by the Federal Commission
    for Scholarships for Foreign Students FCS. It is the applicants
    responsibility to manage both procedures in parallel.
    The following dimensions and selection criteria are considered mainly:
    The candidate: Her/his academic profile and research capacity.
    The research project: Its originality and methodological soundness.
    The academic context: The quality of supervision and the potential for
    future academic cooperation.
    The application package can be obtained by e-mail from the Swiss
    Embassy in Brasilia.
    The deadline for the submission of applications is 31.10.2015
    Applications have to be submitted in 3 sets with the indicated number of
    copies (hard copies only). The 1st set contains the original, signed
    documents and the attested translations. The other 2 sets are the copies of
    the 1st set. For details see the Application Guidelines available at your
    contact institution (see below).
    Opening of the call:
    Application Deadline:
    Selection Interview, ask:
    Beginning of the scholarship:

    01.08.2015
    31.10.2015
    Swiss Embassy
    01.09.2016

    2016-2017 Brazil

    Application
    documents

    (Please provide 3 sets

    of copies on A4 paper.
    Please do not staple the
    documents and/or put

    them into plastic sheets


    or binders).

    Contact institution
    for the application

    The FCS 2016-2017 official application form (typed and printed). No


    handwritten forms will be accepted.
    Copies of all university certificates and grade-sheets (all copies must be
    attested, and translated if originals are not in English, German, French or
    Italian. Attestations can be done by the University or a Government Officer.
    2 letters of recommendation from Professors in the applicants field (use
    exclusively the official reference form provided with the application
    package).
    A complete research proposal (max. 5 pages), use exclusively the official
    research proposal form provided with the application package.
    A motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
    A full curriculum vitae with list of academic publications.
    A copy of the confirmation from a Professor at the intended Swiss
    University that they are willing to supervise the PhD studies.
    Include a short CV of your academic supervisor.
    In the case where the PhD is run within a structured doctoral school, a
    copy of the PhD admission letter or a least a proof that the candidate is
    being considered for admission. Without such a document the application
    will be rejected.
    A health certificate (use exclusively the official health certificate provided
    with the application package).
    Each application set with two copies of the passport (main page with
    personal data).
    Questions and application documents, have to be submitted at the
    following address:
    Swiss Embassy in Brasilia
    SES, Avenida das Naes, Quadra 811, Lote 41, 70448-900 Brasilia
    E-mail:
    Tel:
    Web:

    Summing up

    [email protected]
    0055 61 3443 5500
    www.eda.admin.ch/brasilia

    The FCS 2016-2017 official application form with photo


    CV with list of publications
    Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
    A copy of the confirmation from a professor at the intended Swiss
    university stating that they are willing to supervise the research (incl. a
    short CV)
    2 letters of recommendation from professors (use the FCS form only)

    A complete and signed research proposal (max. 5 pages) using exclusively


    the official FCS research proposal form provided with the application
    package

    Photocopies of certificates from previously attended university/colleges and


    diplomas with grades
    Medical certificate (use solely the official FCS form)
    Two copies of passport

    2016-2017 Brazil

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