The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva in Switzerland launched the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowship 2026 with assistance from outside partners in a variety of scientific fields. By offering financial assistance to exceptional students from all over the world who want to pursue a Master’s degree at a top research university, this esteemed worldwide fellowship seeks to foster academic excellence.
The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science is renowned across the world for its cutting-edge research environment and strong academic standards. Master’s degrees in Astrophysics, Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Environmental Sciences are all supported by the scholarship.
A solid foundation for both academic and professional development is provided by this Master’s fellowship in Europe. It prepares students for jobs in science communication, science administration, industry, higher education, and research. Throughout the program, fellows are free to concentrate entirely on their studies and research because they are not obligated to teach.
Host Country:
Switzerland
Host University:
- University of Geneva
Location:-
Geneva
Duration:-
- 2 years
Advantages:-
- The annual award offered by the fellowship ranges from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000.
- Subject to satisfactory academic achievement following the first semester, the scholarship is given for one year and may be extended for three or four semesters.
- Fellows are given the chance to attend a prominent European university with a robust research environment.
- The fellowship application does not require a registration fee.
Eligibility Criteria:-
- Before the Master’s program begins, applicants must be highly motivated students who have earned a bachelor’s degree or are anticipated to do so within the following six months.
- Candidates must be in the top 10% of their graduating class and plan to enroll in the University of Geneva’s Master of Science program.
- Candidates must fulfill every prerequisite for admission to the particular Master’s program for which they are applying. You may find the requirements for admission to each program at https://www.unige.ch/sciences/Masters
- Academic excellence and the quality of the Excellence Fellowship application file are the only factors used in the fellowship selection process.
- The University of Geneva Admissions Office’s official enrollment process is required of all applicants: https://www.unige.ch/en/studies
- Applications must be filled out and sent in with all necessary paperwork. Applications that are not comprehensive will never be taken into consideration.
- The Excellence Master Fellowship is not available to students who have already begun a Master’s program at the University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science.
How to apply:-
- View the full list of Master’s programs that qualify for this fellowship.
- Candidates can email [email protected] to contact the Academic Advisor or the program coordinators for more information.
- Create an account first by providing your email address and name.
- You will receive an email with a unique link to the online application form after registering.
- Prepare all necessary documents before beginning the application.
- Fill out the application form with your personal details.
- Enter your academic information and upload it.
- Create a single PDF file by scanning and uploading all necessary documents.
- The PDF file should be uploaded to the application portal.
- After carefully going over your application, click “Save/Submit.”
required Documents:-
- Evidence of UNIGE registration
- For current UNIGE students, a scanned copy of their student card
- For candidates who are not yet enrolled at UNIGE, send an email with the subject line “UNIGE
- Candidature: Dép à de votre dossier.”
- A scanned copy of a passport or national identity card
- Curriculum vitae (no more than two pages)
- Academic transcripts that list all courses completed and grades earned during a bachelor’s degree
- A letter of motivation outlining one’s scientific interests and reasons for pursuing a master’s degree
- Two references from instructors confirming the candidate’s fit for the course
- Additional supporting documentation, such as scores from the GRE, TOEFL, or other language tests, if available.
