Opportunities in Niger

The official Africa country schedule lists Research Fellowship and PhD scholarships for applicants from Niger. Research Fellowships support 6 to 12 months of full-time research in Switzerland. PhD scholarships start with 12 months and may be renewed twice for up to 36 months subject to academic progress. Both routes provide CHF 2,450 per month for one person. Additional benefits for non-EU/EFTA recipients include compulsory health-insurance premium coverage, a CHF 600 rental-deposit grant, a Half-Fare Travelcard and a return-flight allowance. Tuition and semester fees are not covered by the federal scholarship and may still be charged by the host institution.

Research Fellowship and PhD applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2027 (30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich), have been born after 31 December 1991, submit a detailed research plan, and secure a support letter from an eligible academic supervisor in Switzerland. The scholarship is for full-time research in Switzerland and additional doctoral-admission conditions may apply.