Opportunities from Swiss Confederation — Ethiopia / SERI

For Ethiopia, the 2027–2028 country schedule offers Research Fellowship and PhD scholarships. The Research Fellowship supports 6–12 months of full-time research in Switzerland; the PhD scholarship starts with 12 months and can be renewed twice for up to 36 months subject to academic progress. Both routes provide CHF 2,450 per month for one person. Current additional benefits for non-EU/EFTA scholarship holders 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 generally not covered by the federal scholarship.

Applicants must meet the current Research Fellowship or PhD criteria, including a qualifying master’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2027 (30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich), birth after 31 December 1991, a detailed research plan, and a letter of support from an eligible academic supervisor in Switzerland. Additional doctoral-admission requirements may apply. The official country schedule explicitly lists Ethiopia for the Research Fellowship and PhD routes.