Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is
offering master’s fellowships for outstanding and highly motivated students for
pursuing a Master’s of Science in Switzerland. International students must have
good academic performance in the bachelor’s program. Selection of the
fellowship is on the basis of academic excellence and documentation sent by the
applicants. An English proficiency test is required. Application deadline is
15th March 2014.
offering master’s fellowships for outstanding and highly motivated students for
pursuing a Master’s of Science in Switzerland. International students must have
good academic performance in the bachelor’s program. Selection of the
fellowship is on the basis of academic excellence and documentation sent by the
applicants. An English proficiency test is required. Application deadline is
15th March 2014.
Study Subject (s): This
fellowship is awarded in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics at University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master’s Degree level at
University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
fellowship is awarded in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics at University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Course Level: This fellowship is for pursuing Master’s Degree level at
University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva
Scholarship can be taken at: Switzerland
Eligibility: The
Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an
Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated
candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines
covered by the Faculty1. Admission criteria can be consulted on the relevant
Master Web pages2.
-French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Master’s of the Faculty
of science.
-Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any
university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best
10% of their bachelor’s program) and those have completed the Bachelor degree
or expect to complete it within 6 months3.
-Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, has established an
Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated
candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines
covered by the Faculty1. Admission criteria can be consulted on the relevant
Master Web pages2.
-French proficiency is not a formal requirement for the Master’s of the Faculty
of science.
-Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any
university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best
10% of their bachelor’s program) and those have completed the Bachelor degree
or expect to complete it within 6 months3.
-Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students are eligible for this
master fellowship.
Countries: International students are eligible for this
master fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Faculty of science of the University of Geneva is an
internationally top-ranked scientific institution covering a broad range of
scientific disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. It has a strong focus on research and
hosts three National Centers of Competence in Research of the highly
competitive Swiss National Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; MaNEP;
Chemical Biology) and many European collaborative research projects. The
Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal entry for high-level
professional and academic careers.
internationally top-ranked scientific institution covering a broad range of
scientific disciplines: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics,
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. It has a strong focus on research and
hosts three National Centers of Competence in Research of the highly
competitive Swiss National Science Foundation (Frontiers in Genetics; MaNEP;
Chemical Biology) and many European collaborative research projects. The
Masters of the Faculty of Science constitute an ideal entry for high-level
professional and academic careers.
Duration of award (s): It is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the
chosen master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is
academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
chosen master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is
academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.
What does it cover? The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000
to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties.
to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties.
Selection Criteria: Selection of the applicants will be based on excellence. Evaluation
will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
will be made on the basis of the documentation sent by the applicants.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is electronically.
The application (in English or French) consists of:
•Application Form (60 Kb, )
•A Curriculum Vitae including the transcript of exams passed during the
bachelor education, with grades.
•A two-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her specific scientific
interests, specifies the Master’s program at the Faculty of Science he/she
would like to pursue, and motivates the intention to pursue a Master of Science
programme at the University of Geneva.
•If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by
them directly to the e-mail address indicated below). They should specifically
attest if the candidate fulfills the conditions of the Excellence Fellowship
Program (see above).
•Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement
examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
of applying is electronically.
The application (in English or French) consists of:
•Application Form (60 Kb, )
•A Curriculum Vitae including the transcript of exams passed during the
bachelor education, with grades.
•A two-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her specific scientific
interests, specifies the Master’s program at the Faculty of Science he/she
would like to pursue, and motivates the intention to pursue a Master of Science
programme at the University of Geneva.
•If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by
them directly to the e-mail address indicated below). They should specifically
attest if the candidate fulfills the conditions of the Excellence Fellowship
Program (see above).
•Any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement
examination), of TOEFL or other language test.
Fellowship Application Deadline: Application deadline is 15 March 2014 (for Masters starting September
15, 2014).
15, 2014).