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Grants for Studies or Research in the U.S.
The Scholarship Service of swissuniversities administers the following two scholarship programs, which offer financial support for a study or research stay in the USA:
Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. State Department
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The program offers funding for 4-10 months to Swiss graduate and Ph.D. students, young professionals and artists to study or conduct research at recognized universities or other appropriate institutions in the United States.
The 2026-2027 competition is closed. Next Application deadline: August 2026 for the 2027-2028 academic year
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The program offers funding for 3-10 months to Swiss researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Switzerland to conduct postdoctoral research and/or lecture at recognized universities or other appropriate institutions in the United States.
The 2026-2027 competition is closed. Next Application deadline: August 2026 for the 2027-2028 academic year
Medicus Program, funded by the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York (SBS)
Medicus Student and Scholar Exchange Program
The program offers funding for 3-10 months for pursuing study at the master’s or Ph.D. level, or teaching and research at postdoctoral level, at any recognized institution of higher education in the United States.
Next application deadline: March 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.