Funded University of Geneva Excellence Fellowships is available at the Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva.

The Faculty of Science is an internationally recognized leading research institution. This cutting-edge research covers a broad range of scientific disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, earth sciences as well as the environment. The Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal training base for an academic but also a professional development, opening on careers in industry, teaching, administration in sciences, communication and media. The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program. It is open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue Master of Science degree at the faculty.

Fellowship Benefits

The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters). Furthermore, the applicant should academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Application Requirements

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• Also, a scan of your UNIGE card or if you are not yet a UNIGE student, the mail of the central administration named “accuse-reception de votre demande d’immatriculation” (proof you have started the matriculation process).
• Similarly, a Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
• The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
• In addition, a motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
• If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to [email protected]) attesting your aptitude to this program.
• Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language test.

Eligibility

Regardless of your home university, whether you have passed or are doing a brilliant bachelor degree, it is for you! You must meet the admission criteria of the Master of your choice and get selection for an Excellence Fellowship.