Swiss Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students / SERI Opportunities

Switzerland’s official 2027–2028 Europe country schedule lists Montenegro with applications open from 20 August 2026 and a submission deadline of 24 November 2026 at 23:59 Swiss local time. The available Montenegro routes are Research Fellowship and PhD. Both provide CHF 2,450 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person. Research fellowships last six to twelve months and are not extendable; PhD scholarships start on 1 September 2027 and may be renewed up to a total of 36 months subject to academic progress. The programme does not cover tuition or semester fees. For scholarship holders from non-EU/EFTA countries, FCS covers compulsory health-insurance premiums and provides a country-based return-flight allowance; all holders receive a CHF 600 one-time rental-deposit grant and a Half-Fare Travelcard.

Research Fellowship and PhD applicants must be highly qualified researchers with a master’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2027 (30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich), be born after 31 December 1991, submit a detailed research plan, and obtain a letter of support from an academic supervisor at a Swiss higher-education institution. Applicants already residing in Switzerland must also meet the programme’s entry-date condition. PhD applicants follow additional doctoral-admission requirements stated in the official guidance.