Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student and Visiting Scholarship 2026–2027

Swiss students, researchers, and academics now have the chance to pursue prestigious international experiences in the United States, as applications are officially open for the Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Program Categories & Funding Benefits

Fulbright Foreign Student Program:

• • Eligibility: Swiss nationals pursuing a Master’s, Ph.D., non-degree study, or Ph.D. research in the U.S.
  • Funding Benefits:
    • Grants are for 4 to 10 months (non-renewable)
    • Covers tuition and academic costs
    • Average grant value: $20,000 per academic year.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program:

• • Eligibility: Swiss post-doctoral researchers, university faculty, and academic professionals
  • Purpose: To conduct research, lecture, or a combination at U.S. academic institutions
  • Funding Benefits:
    • Grants up to 10 months
    • Covers teaching, research, and academic-related costs.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Swiss citizen (U.S. nationals must apply via the U.S. Fulbright Student Program)
• Must meet the academic requirements for the program selected
• Demonstrated academic excellence and motivation for cross-cultural exchange
• Proficiency in English language is must.

Apply: https://ch.usembassy.gov/education-culture/fulbright/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Fulbright-Swiss%20Scholarship,and%20do%20research%20in%20Switzerland.

Last Date to Apply for it

The last date to apply for the Fulbright-Swiss Foreign Student and Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026–2027 academic year is August 5, 2025.