University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships 2021

The Faculty of Science, University of Geneva, Switzerland invites applications for the Excellence Master Fellowships 2021 from master's degree applicants. The fellowship covers a broad range of scientific disciplines including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc. It supports outstanding and highly motivated candidates to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines. The fellowship provides the fellows with the opportunity to win a stipend of up to CHF 15,000 per annum which can be extended up to three or four semesters.

The fellowship is being offered by the Faculty of Science, University of Geneva, Switzerland.

To be eligible, an applicant must: 

• Have an excellent academic performance 
• Be a graduate or studying in the last year of graduation
• Meet the admission criteria of the Master in any of the scientific disciplines offered by the University

The selected fellows will receive a grant amounting from CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per annum which includes no teaching duties.

Note: The fellowship is awarded for 1 year and is extendable for the regular duration of the chosen Master's program (3-4 semesters) given that the applicant is academically doing well at the end of his/her 1st semester of studies.

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Wait for an e-mail on the registered email id which will provide the link to access the application form.
Step 3: Login and fill in the application form with the required details.
Step 4: Attach the necessary documents to the application.
Step 5: Submit the application.

The following documents have to be attached with the application as a single PDF:

• Scanned copy of the national identity card or passport of the applicant.
• Scanned copy of the UNIGE card or if the applicant is not a UNIGE student, the mail of the central administration named "Votre candidature à l’UNIGE" (proof you have started the matriculation process) is required.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae not exceeding 2 pages.
• Copies of the transcript of exams qualified during the term of the Bachelor degree along with all grades.
• A motivation letter by the applicant describing his/her specific scientific interests and motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
• Letters of references from 2 professors
• Any other relevant document like results of GRE (General requirement examination) or TOEFL or other language tests.

Note: It is preferred that the Letters of Reference be sent directly to the institution by emailing them to Excellence-Master-Sciences@unige.ch attesting the applicant's aptitude to the respective program.

Candidate selection is based on excellence.

Application deadline: 15th March 2021

• A French examination is not required for attending a Master's program at the Faculty of Science, University of Geneva. 
• Most of the Master's lectures are partly taken in English and some are completely held in the English language. It is the applicant's responsibility to have adequate proficiency in the English or French language.