Applications are invited for the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships 2022. The last date for the application is 15 March 2022.
About the Scholarships
ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program Asia-Pacific is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and is supported by Swissnex in India and the Embassies of Switzerland in Singapore and in Australia. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for Indian, Australian and Singapore students and to foster the exchange between Swiss and Asia-Pacific universities & institutions.
Disclaimer
Kindly note that the application and approval timelines are indicative. It may change based on the Covid-19 situation in Switzerland, India, Singapore and Australia.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a ThinkSwiss Scholarship you must:
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Currently be enrolled at an accredited Indian, Australian or Singapore university/institute.
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Be a master degree student or a bachelor degree student who will have completed the 2nd year by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins.
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Provide a written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university that he/she will accept you for a research stay in his/her group.
Application Procedure
The application and all supporting documents must be uploaded on online application form in PDF format to by. March 15th, 2022. In order to be considered for this scholarship, each application must contain:
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A cover letter outlining your research project (e.g. an overview of the tasks and milestones of your project that you agreed on with your host professor) and explaining why you should be awarded the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship and why you would make an excellent “student ambassador” in the future.
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A CV (no more than two pages).
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A copy of your current university transcripts (we accept photocopies of official transcripts issued to the student).
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A letter of acceptance from the professor and/or hosting institution in Switzerland. Please request for a confirmation letter on the University/Institute letterhead from the host professor.
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A letter of recommendation from a current professor who can attest to the applicant’s abilities.
ThinkSwiss Regulations
Notification to awardees
All ThinkSwiss scholarship winners will be notified by 15th April 2022 and must accept this scholarship by 30th April 2022.
Timeframe of your stay
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The applicant is free to schedule research anytime between 1st June 2022 - 31st December.
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2022. The finishing date of your research internship cannot be later than 31st December.
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2022. Please be aware that in Switzerland the semester break is approximately from June to mid-September and that during this time universities are less busy.
For more details and to apply online, please visit here.