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On 14 Oct 2026
Global Academic Excellence: University of Geneva Master Fellowship 2026
1. Program Overview
Host Institution: Faculty of Science, University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland.
Objective: To attract outstanding and highly motivated students from around the world to conduct their Master's studies in a world-class research environment.
Duration: Awarded for one year and extended for the full duration of the Master's program (3 or 4 semesters), provided the student remains academically successful.
2. Scientific Subjects Covered
The fellowship is applicable to Master’s degrees in the following fields:
(i) Physical Sciences: Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics.
(ii) Life Sciences: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience.
(iii) Chemical Sciences: Chemistry, Chemical Biology.
(iv) Formal Sciences: Mathematics, Computer Science, Numerical Sciences.
(v) Environmental & Earth Sciences: Earth Sciences, Prehistoric Archaeology, Environmental Sciences (MUSE).
(vi) Health Sciences: Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacy).
3. Eligibility & Selection Criteria
(i) Academic Standing: Candidates must rank within the top 10% of their graduating Bachelor's class.
(ii) Educational Background: Must be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree or already hold a recognized Bachelor's degree.
(iii) Admission: Applicants must fulfill the admission criteria of their chosen Master's program at UNIGE.
(iv) Language Proficiency: While many science programs are taught in English, students must verify the specific language requirements (English or French) for their chosen course.
4. Financial Benefits
(i) Grant Amount: Between CHF 10,000 and CHF 15,000 per year (approx. $11,300 to $17,000 USD).
(ii) Teaching Duties: The fellowship is strictly a study grant; there are no teaching duties required.
5. Application Process & Required Documents
(i) Deadline: February 28, 2026.
(ii) Method: Online application via a personal link sent after initial registration.
(iii)Required Documents (Single PDF):
(iv) Scan of National ID or Passport.
(v) Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages).
(vi) Official Transcripts of all Bachelor exams and grades.
(vii) Motivation Letter: Describing specific scientific interests and reasons for choosing UNIGE.
(viii) Reference Letters: From two professors attesting to your academic aptitude.
(ix) Additional Info: GRE results, TOEFL/IELTS scores (if available).