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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 open. Next Application deadline: August 5, 2025 for the 2026-2027 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 open. Application deadline: August 5, 2025 for the 2026-2027 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.
The 2025-2026 competition is closed. Next application deadline: March 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year.